New study by Kyle Ganson links employment insecurity to anxiety and depression among young adults during COVID-19
Categories: Kyle GansonYoung adults may be less susceptible to the serious adverse health effects of COVID-19, but they have […]
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Read our news stories, below, and view our 2025-2030 Academic Plan to learn how FIFSW researchers, students, alumni and partners are working to create a more just, equitable and compassionate world.
Master of Social Work student Amy O’Leary spoke to VICE News about what it’s like to spend election night working for a crisis line
With votes still being counted in the American election, anxiety over the results and what they […]
Researchers highlight The Toronto Simulation Model in a new paper, published in Clinical Social Work Journal
Categories: Marion BogoA new article by Factor-Inwentash Faculty professors Marion Bogo, Toula Kourgiantakis, David Burns, Bryn King, and […]
U.S. election: Dean Dexter Voisin speaks out against voter suppression
Categories: Dexter VoisinA recent report from Global News looks at what a Trump re-election means for a democratic system […]
Visit our YouTube channel to view recent talks on leadership in social work
Enhancing the leadership of our students and faculty is one of the pillar’s of FIFSW’s “Advancement Alignment […]
Ellen Katz shares her experience teaching students about experiential and embodied learning, and meditation practices
Categories: Ellen KatzAssociate Professor Ellen Katz is a featured guest on The Circled Square, a podcast on Buddhist Studies […]
Health & Wellness at U of T launches a new peer support service — with help from social work students
Categories: StudentsCross-posted from University of Toronto Student Life Health & Wellness peer support is a new drop-in mental […]
CBC’s Metro Morning speaks to Tanya Sharpe about Trump’s comments on white supremacy
Categories: Tanya SharpeAssociate Professor Tanya Sharpe was on CBC’s Metro Morning on October 1 to discuss President Donald Trump’s […]
The Toronto Star talks to Ramona Alaggia and Charmaine Williams for insight on COVID-19’s impact on women’s mental health
Categories: Charmaine Williams, Ramona AlaggiaFactor-Inwentash Faculty professors Ramona Alaggia and Charmaine Williams were interviewed for a Toronto Star article on COVID-19’s […]
WGN’s NewsNation interviews Dexter Voisin about the increasing violence in the US
Categories: Dexter VoisinDexter Voisin, dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, spoke to NewsNation on the WGN America […]