These tools have been developed by higher education institutions to provide their teaching staff with resources to better understand mental health issues and to support a student in distress.
A guide to understanding mental health issues in teaching practice at Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Content
Part 1: Raising awareness of mental health issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Social isolation
- Healthy living
Part 2: Teaching practices that promote student mental health
- Suggestions for teaching practices
- Concrete examples shared by students
Section 3: Recognizing a student in need of support
- Signs to recognize a student in need of support
- What should I do if I detect a situation of concern?
- A visual tool to guide students in need of psychosocial support
Enhancing Educator Wellbeing and Student Support à Bow Valley College
Content
Recognizing and referring students in need of support
- Distress indicators
- Resources (emergency, mental health, sexual violence, academic support)
- What do I say when someone is in trouble?
- How do I refer to a resource?
Identify ways to create a classroom environment that promotes mental health
- Creating a safe classroom climate and developing a positive sleep culture on campus
- Maintaining healthy boundaries with students
- Access support on campus and in the community
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