{"id":14490,"date":"2026-06-23T08:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/ressource-personnel\/sustainable-development-and-well-being-initiatives-at-universite-teluq\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T06:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:57:28","slug":"sustainable-development-and-well-being-initiatives-at-universite-teluq","status":"publish","type":"member-resource","link":"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/staff-members\/tools-for-staff-members\/sustainable-development-and-well-being-initiatives-at-universite-teluq\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable development and well-being initiatives at Universit\u00e9 T\u00c9LUQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faced with contemporary challenges related to mental health and climate change, institutions of higher education are called upon to innovate. Universit\u00e9 T\u00c9LUQ is part of this movement by implementing initiatives that closely link sustainable development and well-being. This approach is based on a systemic vision in which mental health, quality of life, and the environment are interconnected, in line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the goal related to health and well-being.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The link between mental health and well-being is explained to students in the T\u00c9LUQ guide below on responsible distance learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/guide-etudes-distance-responsables-1-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download the guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, Universit\u00e9 T\u00c9LUQ has implemented several concrete initiatives across its entire community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Workshop on Eco-Anxiety<\/strong><br>Organization of an activity combining documentary screenings, discussions, and training to better understand and manage concerns related to environmental issues, while promoting psychological support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable Mobility Challenge (e.g. \u201cD\u00e9fi auto solo\u201d)<\/strong><br>An initiative to reduce the use of private cars, encouraging responsible behaviors that contribute to both environmental health and the adoption of healthy lifestyles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bioblitz-style activities<\/strong><br>Exploring local biodiversity around university campuses to raise environmental awareness, promote social interaction, and reduce stress through contact with nature. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel on Healthy Digital Habits<\/strong><br>A discussion of the impacts of digital technology, including its effects on mental health and the carbon footprint of technology use, with the aim of promoting balanced and responsible practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental health training (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teluq.ca\/site\/en\/mooc-psychological-distress.php\">intervening with people in distress<\/a>)<\/strong><br>Implementing internal training programs and promoting initiatives such as the sentinel network, thereby strengthening the community\u2019s capacity to support psychological well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building internal partnerships and breaking down departmental silos<\/strong><br>Collaboration among different teams to reduce siloed work, share expertise, and maximize the impact of initiatives on the university community. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By focusing on these initiatives, T\u00c9LUQ University aims to combine its commitment to the environment with the promotion of well-being. This dual perspective made possible to broaden the discussion beyond individual well-being to include collective and global issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-mint-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/journeesSME_LOGO_RGB-1024x747.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/journeesSME_LOGO_RGB-1024x747.png 1024w, https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/journeesSME_LOGO_RGB-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/journeesSME_LOGO_RGB-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/journeesSME_LOGO_RGB-1536x1121.png 1536w, https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/journeesSME_LOGO_RGB-2048x1495.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The content on this page is taken from a presentation by Dominique Houde-C\u00f4t\u00e9, psycho\u00e9ducator at Service \u00e0 la communaut\u00e9 \u00e9tudiante from Universit\u00e9 T\u00c9LUQ, given as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/event.fourwaves.com\/fr\/journeessme2026\/pages\">Journ\u00e9es SME 2026.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nrdYDsBHH7A\">Watch the presentation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rapprocher d\u00e9veloppement durable et sant\u00e9 mentale \u00e9tudiante\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nrdYDsBHH7A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">Please accept <a href=\"javascript:Cookiebot.renew()\">statistics, marketing<\/a> cookies to watch this video.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: As agreed with Journ\u00e9e SME participants, questions and interventions from the audience do not appear in this recording. 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