Why take The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary course?
Looking to strengthen your mental health knowledge and build practical skills you can use on campus and beyond—at no cost? If you’re a teaching assistant, student leader, peer supporter, or simply someone who want to learn about how to support others mental health, The Inquiring Mind: Post‑Secondary is for you.
This free, evidence‑based course for students, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, builds mental health literacy while equipping you with real‑world skills that are relevant to your academic life, future career, and everyday interactions.
What you’ll learn:
Through interactive modules and applied learning, you’ll gain the skills to:
- Recognize signs of declining mental health in yourself and others
- Know when and how to seek support for mental health concerns or mental illness
- Apply evidence‑based coping strategies to support well‑being
- Respond safely and confidently to conversations about suicide on campus
- Reduce stigma and help build a more supportive campus community
Why it’s worth it:
- Free for students
- Receive a completion certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Earn recognition on your Co‑Curricular Record (CCR) or course bonus points (where applicable)
- Gain transferrable skills valued in leadership roles, helping professions, and future workplaces
Course format:
- Available to students only
- Free of charge
- Delivered in 4 interactive modules (4 hours total)
- Participants must complete all 4 modules to receive certification and recognition
Reading Week Course Offerings:
Virtual Workshop
Facilitated by Karyn Hemsworth, Student Engagement Faculty of Engineering & Leland Maerz, Counsellor with Student Health & Wellness
Tuesday, February 17
10:00am - 2:30pm
Virtual Workshop
Facilitated by Jonnie-Lyn Baron, Student Health Promotion Manager & Dr. David Pilon, Director of Counselling & Psychological Services
Tuesday, February 17
12pm - 4:30pm
Register here
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Interested in group training?
The Inquiring Mind can also be delivered free of charge to interested student groups (minimum of 10 students), in addition to sessions open to individual students. To request The Inquiring Mind workshop for your group, please email livewell@dal.ca.