A Global Research Network to Advance Student Mental Health
Worldwide, postsecondary campuses are grappling with the increased demand for student mental health resources and support. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgency and complexity of student mental health on campuses worldwide. Despite this, few international research partnerships exist within student mental health, contributing to a critical research gap in the student mental health needs of postsecondary students.
Our global student mental health research network identifies, develops, and applies shared, research-driven best practices in student mental health and will support the next generation of student mental health researchers. This, in turn, transforms the way we understand and support student mental health, leading to high-impact and long-term global solutions and outcomes.
Learn more about our activities of this network below.
Global Exchange Program
Global Speaker Series
Student Mental health Research Training Modules
Network Events
Global Consensus Conference
GlobalCAMPUS Summit
Summer Research Institute
Our International Partners
With additional funding support from the University of Toronto Connaught Global Challenge Program, Inlight is developing collaborative, interdisciplinary research partnerships with leading global student and youth mental health researchers, inclusive of students, from CAMH, the Student Mental Health Research Network (SMaRteN) led by King’s College London, National Taiwan University, and the Brain and Mind Centre at The University of Sydney.
Funded by the Connaught Global Challenge Award and additional Connaught Global Research Impact Program (C-GRIP).
The Global Student Working Group
To support the development of this global student mental health research network, we work with a Global Student Working Group comprising of student representatives from across our international university partners. The Global Student Working Group ensures student voice is centred at every stage of this partnership and will create space for the development of new and innovative international student collaborations and connections back to their respective student networks.
Latest Updates
Amplifying Student Voices in Mental Health Research: Perspectives from the Inlight Global Graduate Research Exchange Program
Written by Cori Howard, Stephanie Fan and William Capon As part of its inaugural round of activities, from March 21 to April 5, 2025 the Inlight Global Student Exchange Program brought together graduate students from around the world to engage in meaningful dialogue...
Global Speaker Series: Opportunity for Social Prescribing on Post-Secondary Campuses
Join us for the next Global Speaker Series event, “Opportunity for Social Prescribing on Post-secondary Campuses”, on November 28th, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST | 5:00 pm BST | 11:00 am CST. This event will feature researchers Dr. Nicole D'Souza (University of Toronto), Dr....
Global Speaker Series: Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health
Join us for the next Global Speaker Series event, "Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health", on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT | 5:00 pm BST. This event will feature researchers Dr. Siqi Xue (Centre for Addictions and Mental...
Global Speaker Series: Fostering Compassionate Learning Environments: Evidence-Based Pedagogical Strategies to Support Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom
Join us for the next Global Speaker Series event, "Fostering Compassionate Learning Environments: Evidence-Based Pedagogical Strategies to Support Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom", on May 7, 2024 at 2:45 pm EST | 7:45 pm BST. This session engages...
Global Speaker Series: When Knowledge Isn’t Enough: Closing the loop on implementing evidence-based changes
Join us for the next Global Speaker Series event, "When Knowledge Isn’t Enough: Closing the loop on implementing evidence-based changes", on May 7, 2024 at 9:30 am EST | 2:30 pm BST | 9:30 pm CST | 11:30 pm AEST. This session wil explore how researchers can engage...
Global Speaker Series: Mental Health of University Students in Ukraine During and After the War
Join us for the next Global Speaker Series event, "Mental Health of University Students During and After the War: Battle for Ukrainian Future", on March 6, 2024 at 10:00 am EST | 3:00 pm BST | 5:00 pm EET. This session will feature researchers Dr. Irina Pinchuk, Dr....
Global Speaker Series May 2023 Session: Top Research Priorities in Student Mental Health
Join us on May 24th 2023 at 4pm EST | 9pm BST and May 25th 2023 at 4am CST | 6am AEST for the sixth session of the Global Speaker Series: A Global Network to Advance Student Mental Health Research! Dr. Catherine Sabiston (University of Toronto, Canada) and Grace Lee...
Research project applies global lens to student mental health
Global Speaker Series February 2023 Session: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity: Reframing Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research
Join us on Tuesday, February 28th at 12pm EST | 5pm GMT | 1am CST (March 1st) | 4am AEDT (March 1st) for the fifth session of our Global Speaker Series: A Global Network to Advance Student Mental Health Research! Kome Odoko (University of Calgary, Canada) and Jenny...
Global Speaker Series November 2022 Session: Student Engagement in Postsecondary Student Mental Health and Research
Join us on Thursday, November 24th at 10am EST | 3pm GMT | 11pm CST | 2am AEDT (Nov 25th) for the next session of our monthly Global Speaker Series: A Global Network to Advance Student Mental Health Research! Speakers Dr. Margaret McLafferty (Ulster University,...
