CBC Windsor's town hall on student mental health

As university and college officialsgrapple with what they're calling a mental health crises on campuses around Ontario, CBC Windsor opens up the conversation with a town-hall discussion that dives deepinto the issues.

• Ontario campus counsellors say they're drowning in mental health needs

The talk will be held at the University of Windsor, which has seen a steady increase in the number of students accessing mental health services over the past 17 years.

Open it up: Talking About Student Mental Health will feature four panellists discussing how schools are helping students cope with pressures of campus life.

Meet the panellists:

• Dr. Mohsan Beg: clinical psychologist and director at U of W Student Counselling Centre.
• Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, wellness coordinator, Wellness Education Centre at WesternUniversity
• Courtney Quinn, fourth-year student psychology student
• Sophie Rutter, fifth-yearpsychology student.

The discussion takes placeFeb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Studio A at Erie Hall.Windsor Morning host Tony Doucette willlead the town hall.

Join the conversation by checking out the live stream on our website and Facebook page, or by using the #OpenItUphashtag on Twitter.