Context
Mental health is part of good overall health and it is a determining success factor while pursuing higher education. The Station SME wants to contribute to the well-being of the student population and to healthy study environments.
The Station SME is a hub of information and tools for all things related to student mental health in Higher Education. This website showcases credible content on the subject.
- For the college and university student community, Station SME offers quick and easy access to tools and information that promote mental health or to support a loved one.
- For school staff, the Station SME brings together tools, practice examples, and research data to strengthen their knowledge and expertise in student mental health, aiming to provide healthy study environments.
The selected tools featured on Station SME ensure diverse information to meet the needs of a wide range of target audiences and institutions. New content will be added regularly over time. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to share an interesting tool or practice aimed at supporting student mental health.
Station SME is created by the Initiative sur la santé mentale étudiante en enseignement supérieur (ISMÉ).
Team
Catherine Roy-Boulanger
CATHERINE has been a coordinator of ISMÉ since the initiative’s inception, then director since February 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a master’s degree in business administration. After a brief period in the healthcare field, she worked in regional and international development before her strong interest in mobilization led her to Higher Education, where she developed projects on social innovation and student success. To take care of her mental health, Catherine ensures she is well surrounded, tries to find meaning in what she does and gets out in nature as often as possible.
Mégane Girard
MÉGANE is a research and mobilization agent, and leader of the Réseau interuniversitaire des intervenant•es en santé mentale étudiante since October 2021 at ISMÉ. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in research practises and public action. She has worked in Higher Education for over 15 years, especially with student community services teams. To take care of her mental health, Mégane finds herself in the forest, seeks and finds balance and practices permaculture.
Annie Lévesque
ANNIE has been a mobilization and research agent at ISMÉ since November 2021. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in community health, she worked in the health and social services network for over 10 years before making the leap into the world of Higher Education. To take care of her mental health, Annie goes for long and slow runs, often reminds herself to slow down and plays outdoors.
Laura Pelletier
LAURA has been Project Coordinator at ISMÉ since April 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in political science, and has previously worked in the media, scientific research, and Canadian francophone minority communities. To take care of her mental health, Laura practices synchronized swimming, spends time in nature or under the sun and creates beautiful moments in good company.
Collaborative network
ISMÉ works with several higher education and mental health collaborators who are informed, consulted or involved in the implementation of the Station SME.
Regroupement des directions universitaires des services aux étudiants du Québec
