Student mental health and well-being is one of the most pressing issues for higher education institutions nationwide. Studies have repeatedly found that emotional health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression are the leading impediments to a...

It is with great gratitude that I am sharing this guest blog from our friends at Headspace. They have been so kind to share their passion and resources to support our mission in this Mental Wellness Hub. 

Headspace, renowned for its commitment to advancing mental healthcare, embarked on a transformative journey after merging with Ginger in October 2021. With a culture steeped in passion, hard work, and innovation, the team at Headspace set out to l...

Thanks so much, @james_whalley. Yes, we are only asking permission for access to pertinent instructor materials at this time. We are invested in respecting the privacy and integrity of individuals and their work.

@Ai This sounds like an awesome project! Just to verify before I go share this with some of our instructors, the ask for Phase 1 is just for access to academic materials through Canvas, yea? Is there anything else you would need of the faculty at thi...

tl:dr We are looking to partner with educators and researchers to test the effectiveness of a framework/tool to detect non-neutrality and expressions of unconscious bias in online academic discourse. This solution has the potential to reduce non-neut...

As we enter into Mental Health Week, I have been reflecting on a recent episode of EduCast3000 we recorded with Johanna Bjartmarsdottir, mental health advocate and founder of Harts. If you’re as passionate about mental health in education as I am, I ...

We want to ensure that our “Needs Assistance?” section in the Mental Wellness Hub includes as many helpful resources as possible. Do you know of any mental health hotlines, organizations, or support networks—either local or global—that should be adde...

Along the right-hand side of the Mental Wellness Hub, we’ve included a list of mental wellness observances from various countries. We know there are many more out there! What are some mental health awareness days, weeks, or months that are celebrated...

As the back-to-school season in North America kicks into high gear I want to take a moment to acknowledge the hectic pace and immense pressures you face as educators and administrators.  You are constantly navigating dozens of priorities, including m...