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Ontario Tech University
   
    Jun 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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EDST 2800U – Mental Health and Education


This course focuses on the mental health of students and teachers/instructors in Canadian educational institutions from K to post-secondary. Students in the course will learn of the various mental health problems facing students and educators, such as depression, anxiety, and burnout, and how these problems impact learning and performance. Educational practices such as individual education plans (IEP), accommodations, and teaching strategies are examined as they apply to students across their lifespans and in various settings such as elementary school, college, or an alternative setting like a group home. In addition, mental health supports within K-Post-secondary schools are explored with consideration for evidence-based interventions, roles and responsibilities of individuals, cultural competency, life-long learning, and addressing mental health stigma. Consideration for education in the digital age is a crucial concept, with educational technologies, current issues of digital tools, and online learning examined. This course is delivered online and allows students to become immersed in the content and address current beliefs and views related to mental health safely and reflectivity.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: EDST 3610U  or PSYC 2010U  
Experiential learning: Yes



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