Five U of T researchers recognized for student mental health research

Five researchers from across the University of Toronto have received 2023-2024 Inlight Research Development Grants.

The grants support early-stage research, knowledge synthesis and partnership projects that advance post-secondary student mental health and wellness. They are awarded by Inlight Student Mental Health Research, a U of T institutional strategic initiative.

The projects address critical areas such as needs, experiences and access to mental health services for LGBTQ2S+, Black and international students as well as the impacts of technology like generative AI on anxiety. All projects include students as co-investigators or collaborators.

The recipients are:

• Megan Boler, professor in the department of social justice education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
• Antje Budde, associate professor in the Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies at the Faculty of Arts & Science
• Daniel Grace, associate professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health
• Notisha Massaquoi, assistant professor in the department of health and society at U of T Scarborough
• Emily Seto, associate professor in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Amanda Uliaszek, Inlight's associate director of research and an associate professor of psychology at U of T Scarborough, said the researchers are "using unique and innovative approaches to enhance our knowledge and understanding of not only the mental health needs of our diverse student population, but also the ways in which artificial intelligence and other forms of technology are creating a bigger impact.”

“That is exciting for us to see, and we are proud to be able to continue to support this important research and work.”

Read more about the recipients