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
Intersection of mental wellness and disability services in the postsecondary setting: Researcher profile
2024 Annual Research Symposium: How Inlight is co-creating solutions for student mental health at the University of Toronto
Left to right: Undergraduate student (Physical and Environmental Science) Fatima Khalil; Professor Amanda Uliaszek, Associate Director, Research, Inlight; PhD student (psychology) Delaram Farzanfar; Shari Russell Opara, Director, Health & Wellness, UTSC; and Sandy...
Maya Ahia receives Kyriakos (Ken) Alexopoulos Memorial Award for Student Mental Health Research
University of Toronto Scarborough student Maya Ahia is the recipient of the inaugural Kyriakos (Ken) Alexopoulos Memorial Award for Student Mental Health Research, an award supporting the Inlight Student Mental Health Research Initiative at the University of Toronto....