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What's the difference between mental illness and mental health?
Mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.
“Mental health” is a concept similar to “physical health”: it refers to a state of well-being. Mental health includes our emotions, feelings of connection to others, our thoughts and feelings, and being able to manage life’s highs and lows.
The presence or absence of a mental illness is not a predictor of mental health; someone without a mental illness could have poor mental health, just as a person with a mental illness could have excellent mental health.
Source: https://cmha.ca/brochure/fast-facts-about-mental-illness/
How many Canadian post-secondary students have mental health challenges?
In a sample of about 2,300 graduate students (including 26 countries and 234 institutions), graduate students were more than six times as likely to experience depression and anxiety compared to the general national population
A study of 58 Canadian post-secondary institutions reported that within the last 12 months, 19.6% felt overwhelmed by all they had to do and 24.6% of respondents felt hopeless (American College Health Association, 2019).
In Ontario, university students are twice as likely to report mental illness symptoms than non-university individuals (Ontario College Health Association, 2009). Nearly a quarter (24.6%) reported feeling hopeless, and 21.2% indicated feeling so depressed they were unable to function (American College Health Association, 2019).
Approximately 80% of Ontario-based students felt overwhelmed or exhausted within the last 12 months (Ontario College Health Association, 2009).
7.4% of the students reported they had been diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition by a healthcare professional during the same period (American College Health Association, 2016).
Sources: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20551029211062029 + https://campusmentalhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CICMH-Graduate-Student-Mental-Health_Toolkit.pdf
accessing mental mental health services
ON CAMPUS SERVICES
There are many ways to take care of your mental health and lots of services to help you get started. From learning new skills and changing old habits, to talking to peers who understand what you’re going through, you’ll find lots of ways to access mental health support on campus.
If you’re looking for mental health care, Health & Wellness offers a variety of services to suit your needs. Book an appointment to learn about your options and speak to clinicians who can guide you to the appropriate care for you.
Same-day Counselling Appointments
Same-day counselling appointments provide access to support when you need it. You can explore concerns, learn about resources and identify next steps with a professional counsellor. One session is often enough to address your needs, but you can book subsequent appointments to build on previous sessions or address something new.
Student Eligibility:
Full-time and part-time University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students who have paid the appropriate incidental fees.
Toronto School of Theology undergradate students at Emmanuel College in the conjoint full-time basic degree program
Students in the School of Continuing Studies English Language Program (identified by a student card).
PLEASE NOTE: The health and mental health care providers are licensed to practice in Ontario only. Students who reside out of province/country can access counselling support through U of T My Student Support Program (U of T My SSP) 24/7 by calling 1-844-451-9700. Outside of North America, call 001-416-380-6578.
Read the full Health & Wellness Eligibility Policy.
Booking & Documentation:
Check the Health & Wellness hours of operation.
Call, visit in person or book an appointment online for a Mental Health Assessment/Screen with Health & Wellness.
After you book your appointment, print and complete the Client Record Form before your first Mental Health Assessment/Screen. Bring the completed form with you when you come to your appointment.
OFF CAMPUS SERVICES
If you decide you want to seek mental health services off-campus, you can find your own registered therapist, counsellor, psychologist, or psychiatrist to work with. As part of your health care plan you have up to $500 for counselling. If you hold a GA or a TA, you may be able to top off that amount. Find out more about your health care plan here.
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