Rationale
Issue
Student mental health is a critical area requiring immediate attention and support. Many students face significant mental health challenges, exacerbated by academic pressures, social isolation, and other stressors.
Our Research
Our Stance
WUSA is committed to advocating for enhanced mental health support for students. This includes promoting policies and resources that ensure students have access to timely, effective, and comprehensive mental health services.
- Increase Funding: Advocate for increased funding for mental health services to reduce wait times and improve service quality.
- Comprehensive Services: Support the development of comprehensive mental health services that address the diverse needs of the student population.
- Stigma Reduction: Promote initiatives aimed at reducing stigma associated with mental health issues and encouraging students to seek help.
- Crisis Support: Ensure that students have access to crisis support services, including 24/7 hotlines and emergency counseling.
Student Resources
Campaigns
Past Initiatives
- Art Hive: Destressing and decompressing with creative play and art in a collaborative effort with Wilfred Laurier University.
- Mindful Creations: Promoting mental health by fostering a stress-relieving environment where students practice mindful meditation and express their creativity.
- Hula Hooping Class: The Hula Hoop Class offered a fun, beginner-friendly way for students to relieve stress and boost mental health through exercise.
- Qi Gong: A class led by Alexander Patrushev, to improve mental health and well-being through restorative movement, breathing, and meditation.
- Laughter Yoga: The Laughter Yoga session led by Courtney McLeod offered a fun, interactive way for participants to relieve stress, elevate their mood, and promote mental well-being through the health benefits of laughter.
- Wellness Booklet: This resource was designed to promote mental and emotional well-being by encouraging students to pause, reflect, and engage in mindful activities, with additional support resources provided.