In an opinion piece for the Calgary Herald, Mount Royal University President Tim Rahilly stresses the pivotal role that universities can play in helping students improve their overall mental health and well-being. Rahilly underscores how the university journey is often one of rewarding personal growth, but can also present unique “pressures to achieve in a new environment.” Importantly, the author argues that universities should provide students with opportunities to build their resilience within the safety of a supportive community. “As the semester ramps up, I encourage students to be kind to themselves and their peers, check in on one another, and get involved with activities […] and communities, both on and off campus,” he concludes.
