Students heading into postsecondary education face fierce competition, rising tuition, plus the tumult of starting a challenging new phase of their lives. How much of a toll has all of this taken on their mental health? Story by @SimonLewsen. thewalrus.ca/inside-the-men… 1/5
Experts say that about 70 percent of mental disorders first arise in adolescence and young adulthood, making the undergrad years particularly important. From the November issue of @thewalrus, @SimonLewsen speaks with students across the country. thewalrus.ca/inside-the-men… 2/5 
Many students end up struggling. Institutions offer help with issues such as stress and burnout. But more complex services, such as trauma therapy, are undersupplied. Off-campus resources are often overstretched and can easily cost $200 per session. thewalrus.ca/inside-the-men… 3/5
There’s also a lack of culturally relevant services: counselling in languages other than English, therapies that are integrated into spiritual practices, or Indigenous programs that involve spending time on the land. thewalrus.ca/inside-the-men… 4/5 #MentalHealthAwareness
Some students and specialists see potential in programs that address shifting demographics. Multicultural campuses require equally diverse approaches to #MentalHealth, with services tailored to individual student needs. Read @SimonLewsen’s story here: thewalrus.ca/inside-the-men… 5/5
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