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.
We train researchers
Inlight’s innovative training initiatives are equipping the next generation to be leaders in this emerging area.
We implement research-based solutions
Inlight collaborates with universities and colleges to make a difference in daily life for students on Canadian campuses.
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.
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.
Fellowship Training Program
Supporting research-oriented graduate and professional students and trainees to develop knowledge and research skills.
Student Engagement Resources
Templates, tools, and best practices for student engagement in post-secondary student mental health research.
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.
Top Stories
Meet the Inlight Leadership Team
CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research Associate Professor, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Professor Kristin Cleverley is...
Call for Applications for the 2022-2023 Student Advisory Committee
Inlight is an Institutional Strategic Initiative at the University of Toronto enhancing student mental health and wellness through world-class research, innovations, and applications, in collaboration with postsecondary students, institutions, and community partners....
From Anxiety to Action – U of T students are collaborating with faculty on research that could improve the mental health of youth worldwide
U of T students are collaborating with faculty on research that could improve the mental health of youth worldwide