In a new episode of the Mental Health on Campus podcast, CICMH’s Knowledge and Research Lead Emily Anne Opala is joined by Theresa Couto, a Registered Dietitian & Wellness and Sustainability Manager at Queen’s University, for a conversation about food insecurity on campus.

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I'd like to draw your attention to a fantastic resource recently developed by the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP), in collaboration with the Provincial System Support Program at CAMH, CMHA Ontario, Addictions & Mental Health Ontario, and Ontario Health.

NEW RESOURCE: Understanding Peer Support: A Proposed Core Service in Ontario (attached document below)

What you need to know

Indigenous Peoples are among those experiencing the diverse mental health impacts of climate change first and foremost. Evidence shows that strong emotional responses, suicide, depression and anxiety are linked to repeated and drastic changes in weather events. The emotional and psychological impacts of climate are caused by:

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)'s new Sexual Violence Response on Campus toolkit highlights the mental health impacts of sexual violence, the nuances of collecting data on sexual violence, as well as a collection of best and promising practices in sexual violence response.

Check out this new Research Snapshot!Family violence among 2SLGBTQ+ youth at risk of, and experiencing, homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here is a sneak peek:

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At EENet, people frequently ask us what it takes to build a virtual community of practice (VCoP) where members are actively engaged.

More and more organizations and initiatives are investing time and resources in developing VCoPs to enhance communication and collaboration among relevant stakeholders. Yet, few people know how to make them function actively and effectively.

Blood flow in the brain, or cerebral blood flow (CBF), is not only an indicator of brain health but also of a person’s overall vascular health. Bipolar disorder has been linked to cardiovascular health and problems with blood vessels in general. There have been numerous studies that showed abnormal CBF in adults with bipolar disorder, especially in relation to mood symptoms. But little is known about CBF in youth with bipolar disorder.

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) infosheets provide an overview of important topics for front-line staff and others working in campus mental health. Check out our recently released infosheets: