Student mental health : Santé mentale des étudiants : abolir le cloisonnement et lutter contre la stigmatisation

There is an imminent need to take action to improve mental health in Canada. The federal and provincial governments are beginning to work toward the implementation of policies and programs, as are various organizations in the private sector. Post-secondary institutions are also moving in the same direction. However, while the issues are starting to be addressed, mental health efforts at the post-secondary level are still largely one-dimensional and disconnected from government initiatives. Individual programs that seek to improve waiting times, service delivery mechanisms, or intervention measures are a step in the right direction, but the lack of cohesion nationwide is limiting the potential for prevention, detection, and intervention on campuses. The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations believes that a pan-Canadian approach to mental health detection, prevention and intervention for Canadian students can effectively tackle the issue.