The Queer Space TMSU addresses student isolation and mental health challenges

About this episode

The episode discusses efforts to address student isolation and mental health challenges among 2SLGBTQIA+ students, featuring an interview with Cris Nippard from TMSU’s The Queer Space.

April 3, 2026 — Elliot Kelly reports from the Ontario Legislative Assembly, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts questioned provincial ministries on their progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Then, Host Emma Amodio speaks with Cris Nippard of TMSU’s The Queer Space about the group’s efforts to address isolation and support mental health among 2SLGBTQIA+ students on campus.

People in this episode

Host: Emma Amodio

Guest: Cris Nippard

Topics covered

• student isolation
• mental health
• 2SLGBTQIA+ support
• environmental policy
• government accountability

Keywords

• mental health
• student support
• 2SLGBTQIA+
• isolation
• TMSU
• Ontario Legislative Assembly
• greenhouse gas emissions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TMSU

Places: Ontario

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