Welcome
Why Professor Hippo-on-Campus?
What will I learn in the 8 modules?
You will learn, along with Professor Hippo, about…
- Why Professor Hippo?
- Stress, Resilience and Coping
- Emotions, Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Creating a Mental-Health Positive and Inclusive Learning Environment
- Communicating with Stressed and Distressed Learners
- Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress or Difficulty
- Accommodations: Context and Process
- Mental Health Matters for Educators and Navigators
Estimated time to complete
The Professor Hippo-on-Campus e-learning modules will take approximately 3 hours to complete. Each module is about 10-30 minutes in length. The modules are best done gradually (e.g., 1-2 modules per day). Each module has a “resume” feature so if you do not finish a module at one time you will be prompted to continue where you left off when you come back to the module.
Who will want to take this program?
- Educators (those teaching and supervising students academically)
- Sessional instructors
- Faculty
- Teaching Assistants
- Research Assistants
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- Clinician Educators
- Residents
- Fellows
- Navigators (those interacting with, supporting and supervising students in other ways)
- Administrators
- Full-time staff
- Part-time staff
- Contract staff
- All Employees of McMaster (those who have access to Mosaic can register)
Will I receive a certification?
Participants who complete all of the following steps to certification will receive a “Certificate of Attendance” for completing the Professor Hippo-on-Campus program.
Steps to Completion and Certification | Timeline |
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1. Complete the Pre-survey BEFORE viewing the modules on Avenue to Learn. Sign up for the Pre-Survey. Once you have registered, you will receive a link via email to complete the 10-20 minute survey. | You have 2 weeks (after registration) to complete the survey. |
2. Sign up for the course on Mosaic. It can take up to 24 hours to show up as a course on your Avenue to Learn. | Sign up anytime. |
3. Once the Pre-survey is complete and you are registered in Mosaic, you can start accessing the 8 modules on Avenue to Learn. You must complete the final quiz (takes 1 minute) in Avenue to Learn when you have finished the modules. | You have 3 months/12 weeks to complete the modules after completing the Pre-survey. |
4. Complete the Post-survey after quiz and module completion. The link to this survey will be sent to your email by the program within a week of quiz completion. | You have 4 weeks to fill out the Post-survey after completing the quiz. |
What are the benefits of becoming certified?
In addition to all of the practical skills and knowledge you will acquire…
- You receive a Certificate of Attendance for completing the full program and can say you a a “certified” Professor Hippo-on-Campus participant.
- You will receive a printable sign or sticker which lets others know you care about student mental health.
- You will be eligible for future educational or training opportunities offered by Professor Hippo-on-Campus at McMaster
- We will contact you about future educational or training opportunities offered by Professor Hippo-on-Campus at McMaster
- You will retain ongoing open access to the most up-to-date set of modules and all of the attached resources on Avenue to Learn, which you can access anytime.
- You can have your name shared with McMaster leadership and the McMaster community (optional) to let them know you are a student mental health supporter.
How can I register for the program?
- Log in to Mosaic.
- Open the “Regulatory Training” section.
- Click “Search by Course Name”
- Enter “Professor Hippo”
- Click “View Available Sessions”
- In the column called “Session,” click on the available session number.
- You will be prompted with the online class details. Ignore date and time listing as this course is online. Click “Continue”.
- This will generate a “Submit Training Request.” Click “Submit”
- It will take approximately 24 hours for your course to appear in Avenue to Learn.
- Don’t forget – you must complete the pre- and post-surveys in addition to the modules in order to be certified and recognized as completing the program.
Questions about the program?
Contact profhipp@mcmaster.ca if you have questions about this program.
Additional Resources
Looking for more resources to help with student mental health supports? Below are some general resources that have been updated to include COVID-19 related resources.
Coping with COVID-19 Resources
Student Navigators
Supported by the Office of the Provost, this program of recent graduates from McMaster have been hired to help students navigate the challenges of their program and university.
The Student Navigators are available to meet with students over the phone or through web-conferencing platforms (Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams). They can offer an empathetic listening ear and help you connect with resources specific to your situation.
Refer to eSupport Hours and contact information on their Instagram page: @macstudentnav
Student Wellness Centre
Services booked by phone 10 AM -2 PM daily with virtual appointments available
Website: https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/service-update-swc-remains-open/
Student Accessibility Services
Virtual appointments available – Contact SWC above for appointments
Updated policies/practices
Website: https://sas.mcmaster.ca/covid19/
Student Support and Case Management
E-mail preferable for first contact by Faculty/staff during COVID-19
Website: https://sscm.mcmaster.ca
Responding to Students in Difficulty and Distress
This document provides a variety of supports for educators and navigators to help them deal with students in stress or distress.
Document link: https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2019/11/Responding-to-Student-in-DistressNov2019-final.pdf
Additional Key Resources for McMaster Students
If you are experiencing a crisis after business hours please connect with:
- Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 (free professional and confidential support for all students in Ontario)
- RealCampus: Text 647-494-8383 or Call 1-877-390-7325 (for Undergraduate Students, online, phone, or in-person support through counselling or consultation. To learn more: realcampus.ca/mcmaster)
- EmpowerMe: 1 (844) 741-6389 (for Graduate Students, online or phone life coaching)
- McMaster Security Services: 905-522-4135 (or 911 for off-campus emergencies)
Other McMaster Resources Related to COVID-19
- COVID-19 Academic Contingency Guidelines (Provost)
- MacPherson Institute – Instructional Continuity
- Okanagan Charter (McMaster)
- HR Resources (which include Supervisor Resources and Healthy Workplace Resources)
- Mental health resources for faculty and staff
- Research Updates
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences Resources
- McMaster Health Forum, Guide to COVID-19 evidence sources
Free Online Mental Health Resources/Supports
These resources have been curated or provided by the Government of Ontario.
- School Mental Health Ontario, Jack.org, Kids Help Phone (COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub)
- Good2Talk (confidential hotline and texting for post-secondary students)
- Connex Ontario (Ontario addiction, mental health and problem gambling resources)
- Bounceback (skill building program for 15+ for stress, anxiety and depression, CMHA)
- Togetherall (peer2peer online community of support)
Other Free Online Mental Health Resources
These resources have been reviewed but not necessarily recommended or endorsed by McMaster University.
- Centre for Mindfulness Studies (Toronto)
- Information and resources about using mindfulness approaches during COVID including free daily meditations offered by skilled facilitators
- Ontario Peer Development Initiative
- Curated and regularly updated list of resources for individuals to access peer support/crisis lines
- Online COVID anxiety guide
- Created by an MSW/therapist Nicole Carter, Valley Centre for Counselling
- Mental Health Resources during COVID – The Talking Compass
- Resources compiled by a psychologist who blogs on mental health (thetalkingcompass.com; Scherezade Sanchita Siobhan)
- Mental Health Resources during COVID – Hamilton Workman Arts Members
- Resources for Hamilton Workman Arts Members (and other friends!) during COVID-19 closure
- Youth Mental Health Canada – (Mental Health Resources during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak)
Hamilton
- City of Hamilton Public Health Services (PHS) – Information from Public Health
Ontario
- Government of Ontario Coronavirus Response
- Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
- Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH, Ontario)
Canada
- Government of Canada: COVID-19 Outbreak Update
- Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse (CCSA), Impacts of COVID-19 on Substance Use
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH, Canada), Mental health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Mental Health Commission of Canada, The Working Mind COVID-19 Self-care & Resilience Guide for The Working Mind (Mental Health First Aid COVID-19 Guide)
- UNIFOR, Mental Health Wellness, Quarantine and Isolation, Challenging Stigma, Racism, and Prejudice and Take Action (supporting others)
- Youth Mental Health Canada – Mental Health Resources during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
International
- World Health Organization (WHO, International) – Mental health and psychosocial considerations during COVID-19 outbreak
- Centre for Disease Control (CDC, US) – Daily Life and Coping: Learn how you can plan, prepare, and cope with stress before and during a COVID-19 outbreak (section on stress and coping).
- Centre for the Study of Traumatic Stress (US) – Master list of resources on coronavirus, outbreaks, disasters including resources for health professionals and leaders
- American Psychological Association (APA, US) – Seven crucial research findings that can help people cope with COVID-19
- UK College of Psychiatrists (UK) – Guide from the UK College of Psychiatrists for clinicians and mental health services for responding to a variety of situations related to COVID-19
- UNICEF – Internet of Good Things – online parenting resources, including during COVID-19
Media/Grey Literature Papers:
- Psychosocial – Psychological, Mental Health and Well-being Impacts, Scientific American, COVID-19’s Psychosocial Impacts
- Medium – Using Maslow’s Hierarchy as a Framework to our War on COVID-19
Quarantine and Social Isolation:
- Scientific American – The Loneliness of the “Social Distancer” Triggers Brain Cravings Akin to Hunger
- Scientific American – How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
- Washington Post – Four ways to help prevent loneliness while you’re social distancing
Grief as a theme in dealing with the direct and indirect effects of COVID-19:
- Harvard Business Review – That discomfort you’re feeling is grief
- Fatherly – That COVID-19 Feeling? It’s Called ‘Anticipatory Grief
- Healthline – How ‘Anticipatory Grief’ May Show Up During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Vulnerable Populations:
- CBC News Opinion Piece – How we care for those with mental illness during COVID-19 affects entire health care system
- CBC News – COVID-19 isolation measures increase risk for those in abusive relationships
Effects and Approaches University Students:
- Psychology Today – Improving Student Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis
Effects and Approaches – University Faculty/Staff:
- Chronicle of Higher Education – Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure
- New York Times – Impact of COVID on research worldwide, When coronavirus closes your lab can research go on?
- EdSurge – Teacher, Interrupted: Leaning into Social-Emotional Learning Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Pandemic as traumatic event:
Parenting and kids:
- The Atlantic – How the coronavirus is influencing child’s play
- The Atlantic – The kids aren’t all right
- Clay Centre for Young – Healthy Minds, 7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Academic Journals/Papers:
- Lancet – Psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence
- Lancet – Opinion piece regarding parenting during COVID-19
Teaching and Learning Resources (McMaster)
- COVID-19 Academic Contingency Guidelines (Provost)
- MacPherson Institute -Teaching Remotely
- Medium – Digital survival kit for teaching online classes
- Harvard University – Teaching Remotely – tips for online university teaching
- Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (University of Calgary) – Teaching resources during COVID – moving your course online, academic integrity in online courses (webinar)
Working and Studying from Home:
Other Information:
- E-mail Signature (Adapted from resources provided by Allison Drew-Hassling, Student Affairs):
Could be used in current e-mails or communications; may require updating.
COVID-19 Note: If you are experiencing symptoms of a cough and/or fever or someone close to you has travelled abroad in the past 14 days, or you have interacted with someone with COVID-19, call Telehealth (1-866-797-0000) or Hamilton Public Health Department at 905-546-2424 ext.7970 for further direction and testing. To avoid the spread of infection, do not go to a clinic or hospital before calling first and be ready to self-isolate if necessary.
6 Self-Care Tips:
- It is an uncertain and challenging time for everyone.
- Take it day-by-day and do the best you can to care for yourself and others in your life.
- Regular socializing, exercise, sleep, and nutrition routines are important and helpful to manage stress.
- Watch your substance use – it’s easy to fall into old or new habits which can be hard to break later
- Consider limiting your daily screen time and ensure your news sources are reliable. Spending too much time on screens, social media and news can get you down.
- Connect and check-in with friends, colleagues, or family members via phone or online
Latest information and updates about COVID-19 (coronavirus) from McMaster University.
https://covid19.mcmaster.ca
Other Helpful Links:
https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/managing-your-anxiety-surrounding-covid-19-preparation-and-prevention-without-panic/
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/respiratory-diseases/novel-coronavirus/public-resources
While this situation of COVID-19 keeps unfolding, remember that we are all in this together and we are here for you!
If you are experiencing a crisis after business hours please connect with:
- Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 (free professional and confidential support for all students in Ontario)
- RealCampus: Text 647-494-8383 or Call 1-877-390-7325 (for Undergraduate Students, online, phone, or in-person support through counselling or consultation.
To learn more: realcampus.ca/mcmaster) - EmpowerMe: 1 (844) 741-6389 (for Graduate Students, online or phone life coaching)
McMaster Security Services: 905-522-4135 (or 911 for off-campus emergencies)
Hamilton Homelessness Resources during COVID
Curated from CareMongering-HamOnt: Hamilton Community Response to COVID-19 Facebook page.
Services Available for Those Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 closures:
Drop in Programs:
- Wesley Urban Ministries
- Drop in-remains open.
- Will limit amount of people coming indoors.
- Pre-screening in place.
- Please call before sending someone over.
- Monday-Saturday 8:30a.m.–1:30p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Ph: 905-528-5640
- Willow’s-Place
- Remains open.
- Women Only Space.
- Limiting amount of people.
- Pre-screening in place.
- Please call and call before sending women over.
- Ph. 905-528-5100 x1200 Monday-Sunday 9am-8:30pm
Food Banks:
Most food banks are suspending services. Some are offering food hampers. Call for information:
- Mission Services
- 196 Wentworth- Ph. 905-528-4211
- Premade hampers based on family size.
- No appointment needed.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-12 and 1pm-3 Tuesday, Thursday 9am-12pm
- Salvation Army Family Services
- 80 Bay St North Ph.905-540-1888
- Good Shepherd Centre
- Venture Centre – 155 Cannon St. E. Ph.905-972-9485
- Living Rock for Youth-Hampers
- Tuesday and Thursday (side door) 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages (25 and under) Ph. 905-528-7625
Community Meals (take away dinners):
- Good Shepherd Men’s Centre
- 135 Mary Street (take away from 3:30-4:15) Ph:905-528-9109
- Living Rock
- 30 Wilson (take away)
- Breakfast 9am-10am
- Evening Program: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (4pm-5pm)
- *hampers available, Weekend: 1-4 hampers and meals (side door)
- Ph. 905-528-7625
- Salvation Army Soup Van
- Various Locations:
- 94 York Blvd- Lunches served 11:45-12:30 in back parking lot
- Soup Van locations:
- Evening schedule: 8:00-8:45 Bayfront at Strachan and McNab, 9:00pm-9:45pm Barton at Birch.
One more location to be determined soon!
- Various Locations:
- Out of the Cold – cancelled for remaining of this season
Emergency Shelters for Single Homeless Women
Women’s Shelters:
- Good Shepherd Mary’s Place – Ph. 905-540-8000
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Womankind – Ph.905-545-9100
- Mountain View Program – Ph. 905-318-2666
Men’s Shelters:
- Salvation Army Booth Centre – 94 York Blvd. Ph.905-527-1444
- Good Shepherd Men’s Centre -135 Mary St N. Ph.905-528-9109
- Mission Services – 325 James St. N. Ph. 905-528-7635
- Good Shepherd Family Shelter – 143 Wentworth South Ph. 905-528-9442
Overnight Drop-In for Women-YWCA
- Carole Anne’s Place is open from 10PM to 8AM.
- Phones are answered between 10:00pm-Noon Ph. 905-517-9326 Limited Capacity
Harm Reduction Services:
- The VAN/Harm Reduction Program
- Various locations in City of Hamilton Ph.905-317-9966 7pm-11pm 7 days per week
- Keeping Six
- Tuesdays 3:00pm-5pm Downtown area
- Sandwiches and needle exchange available
- CTS site at Urban Core
- Mon-Fri 10:00am-11:00pm, Sat and Sun 4:00pm-11:00 pm Ph: 905-522-3233