Leading Research to Promote Student Mental Health and Wellbeing

Inlight is a multidisciplinary research initiative that is generating the research needed to promote student mental health and wellbeing, building capacity and equipping post-secondary campuses with resources and supports so that students can thrive.

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2025 Inlight Annual Research Symposium

On February 27, at U of T’s Faculty Club, student researchers, faculty members and staff from the U of T community gathered to discuss the challenges that persist in post-secondary student mental health, and seek ways to mobilize the knowledge being generated by their research, to create real and lasting change for student mental health and well-being at U of T.

The 2024-2025 Inlight Research Fellowship Recipients Support Student Mental Health Research

Fifteen students from across the University are recipients of the 2024-2025 Inlight Research Fellowships awarded by Inlight Student Mental Health Research, a U of T institutional strategic initiative committed to improving student mental health and wellness outcomes

Student mental health research matters

2M+

> 70%

75%

Students are enrolled in universities and colleges across Canada

of youth in Canada pursue post-secondary education

Of post-secondary students report struggling with mental health challenges

Inlight is the only student mental health research initiative of its kind in Canada

We generate research

Inlight leads, supports, and funds research activities that advance student mental health and well-being.

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We train researchers

Inlight’s innovative training initiatives are equipping the next generation to be leaders in this emerging area.

See our Training Pathway

We implement research-based solutions

Inlight collaborates with universities and colleges to make a difference in daily life for students on Canadian campuses.

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Engaging students in all we do

We make sure students are involved in the co-design of research and knowledge translation activities that directly impact them. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and indigeneity.

Meet our Student Advisory Committee

Building capacity in an underserved field of research

Inlight is helping students, faculty, health services staff and administrators engage with student mental health research at post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Student Mental Health Research Training Modules

Providing common language, competencies, and values for engaging in post-secondary student mental health research.

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Fellowship Training Program

Supporting research-oriented graduate and professional students and trainees to develop knowledge and research skills.

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Student Engagement Resources

Templates, tools, and best practices for student engagement in post-secondary student mental health research.

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Partnering to fuel a global movement

Worldwide, postsecondary campuses are grappling with an increased demand for student mental health resources and support, yet share the challenge around limited evidence to guide approaches to addressing this need. International partnership will allow us to share innovative and adapt evidence-based approaches to address this critical research gap.

Inlight is developing collaborations with leading student and youth mental health researchers around the world to generate long-term, global solutions.