63% of students say they would turn to their family if they were in emotional distress.
For immediate assistance: contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
For Parents
Parents
As the parent of a college-age student, you already know that the college experience can be both an exciting and challenging time. There are many things to think about when it comes to your child’s college years – doing well academically, making friends, managing finances, staying safe, and planning for the future.
With all these opportunities and challenges, it is important to also think about your child’s emotional health.
In a recent survey, half of all college students said they had been so stressed that they couldn’t get work done at some point during the last semester, and emotional problems are cited by students as a leading impediment to academic success.
When unaddressed, these problems can have serious consequences – one in ten college students say they have seriously considered suicide during the last year.
The Jed Foundation offers programs and resources that will help you learn more about your child’s emotional health and what you can do to support them if they are struggling.
Ask The Expert
Son Battling Depression
A Sheffield Mom asks:
I have a son away at college and he is battling depression. We have noticed he is not eating and cannot sleep. Who do we contact to get him some help?
John S. Irvine, Director, Counseling and Student Development, New Mexico State University, answers:
Noticing changes in your child’s behavior is a healthy first step to finding them the help they need. Certainly the eating and sleep symptoms are cause for concern, as are other symptoms such as loss of interest and pleasure in activities and others. The primary concern about depression is suicide. While it may feel uncomfortable, it is really is important to ask about...
Spotlight
As The Jed Foundation celebrates ten years of milestones, we take a look back at what we have accomplished.
Take a look at ten years of The Jed Foundation's milestones.
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