Dear Student,

You are invited to participate in a cross-Canada research study to evaluate post-secondary student stress led by Dr. Brooke Linden (Principal Investigator, Queen’s University). The Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI) was designed to help post-secondary institutions across Canada better target campus mental health services, with the ultimate goal of improving mental health outcomes for students.

To ensure that the PSSI would serve students in the best possible way, students were involved heavily throughout the development and testing of this tool. Now it’s time to use the PSSI at post-secondary institutions across Canada to improve our understanding of the types of stressors students are managing in different parts of the country.

We are looking for student volunteers to complete an online survey a few times over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. The first survey was conducted in October. We are now looking for volunteers to complete the survey in January and in March. If you did not participate in the survey in October, you can still participate this month! The survey should take you about 20 mins to complete.

As a thank you for participating, you will have the opportunity to submit your e-mail into a draw after each survey for a chance to win one of several $25-$50 gift cards.

If you are interested in participating, please read the attached Letter of Information below prior to completing the survey. The survey can be accessed at the following link:

https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42upGHEhmMsPrmd

Sincerely,

Dr. Brooke Linden, PhD

Project Principal Investigator

Queen’s University