This paper describes the preliminary findings of the implementation of recovery colleges - a strengths-based, peer-driven, mental health learning model in five postsecondary institutions in Canada. Using exploratory methods and a sample of 124 participants completing a pre-participation and 72 completing a post-participation survey we aimed to answer two research questions; (1) Who is accessing the postsecondary recovery college? and (2) How is recovery college participation impacting students individually and interpersonally? Addressing the first research question, 80% were female students, between the ages of 18–25 years (73%), and 73% were in their second year of study. With regards to the second research question, recovery college participation improved students’ knowledge of coping and life skills and supported their mental health and wellbeing. Results provide evidence of impact of recovery college in postsecondary settings and may contribute to mental health system transformation to explore novel ways to support emerging adults’ mental health.

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康复学院对加拿大高等教育机构的影响——初步调查结果

本文介绍了加拿大五所高等教育机构实施恢复学院的初步结果，这是一种基于优势、同伴驱动的心理健康学习模式。我们采用探索性方法，选取 124 名完成参与前调查的参与者和 72 名完成参与后调查的参与者作为样本，旨在回答两个研究问题：(1) 谁正在进入高等教育恢复学院？(2) 参与康复学院对学生个人和人际关系有何影响？针对第一个研究问题，80% 是女学生，年龄在 18 至 25 岁之间 (73%)，73% 是在读第二年的学生。关于第二个研究问题，康复学院的参与提高了学生的应对知识和生活技能，并支持他们的心理健康和福祉。结果提供了恢复学院对高等教育环境影响的证据，并可能有助于心理卫生系统转型，探索支持新兴成年人心理健康的新方法。