Although it’s exciting to begin another academic year, as Director of McGill’s Student Wellness Hub I am also acutely aware of rising mental health issues and growing student demand for health and wellness services. Studies show that health and wellness are closely tied to academic success. Whether mental or physical, health problems can be extremely disruptive and limiting for young people at a pivotal moment in their lives.
I’m honoured to be able to make a difference in the lives of students at McGill and very proud to be a part of the University’s exciting new model for student wellness.
Thanks largely to the generosity of our donors, McGill expanded and transformed its approach to student wellness in 2019. The Student Wellness Hub now offers a full range of physical and mental health services, programs, and self-help options with a focus on awareness, prevention and early intervention. Collaboration is central to what we do, which is why we work across faculties, units, and campus groups, as well as with external partners. Our new model for student wellness is influencing how institutions of higher learning approach this issue across our country.
As McGillians we are proud that our University is defined by the relentless pursuit of excellence. That excellence is only possible when our students are flourishing. It is the foundation of everything and your generosity makes it possible. When our community’s philanthropy comes in the form of a legacy gift, the results can be truly transformative, impacting generations of students.
To those who have already made the decision to leave a legacy gift to McGill, on behalf of McGill’s students, I wholeheartedly thank you. Designating a legacy gift to the University helps ensure that McGill can fulfill its commitment to innovation and quality improvement when it comes to student support and wellness and so much more. It is integral to how we build a healthier McGill, and a healthier world.
McGill’s Student Wellness Hub has become the gold standard for campus wellness services in Canada. With donor support, McGill will be able to sustain the Hub’s innovative model and continue to provide critical support to students.
We are leading the transformation of student wellness in Canada and working to ensure that graduates emerge confident in their capacity to weather any challenge and contribute to their communities.
I urge you to join us. McGill students deserve our support.
Dr. Vera Romano
Director of McGill’s Student Wellness Hub
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