4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health

Many universities have adopted policy frameworks that outline language, principles and values to promote health and well-being in various ways. (rawpixel)

One quarter of first-year university students in Canada self-declare that they have a disability. Among those, mental-health-related disabilities are the most common. Each year, more students with self-declared mental-health issues enroll in post-secondary institutions.

At the same time in Canada, more students are taking online courses, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For students with disabilities, online learning might be the best option to pursue post-secondary education.