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
News & Info
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Half of Us Campaign Receives Second Emmy Nomination
November 1, 2008The Jed Foundation and mtvU's Half of Us campaign is recognized for the second year in a row with an Emmy nomination.
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Half Of Us Nominated For US Chamber of Commerce Partnership Award
October 9, 2008Our Half of Us campaign has been nominated for a Partnership Award as part of the US Chamber of Commerce's Partnership Awards.
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HBO, MTV PSAs Nominated for Emmys
Multichannel
October 1, 2008The Jed Foundation's Half of Us campaign receives its second Emmy nomination.
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New Campaign Urges Policymakers to Support Mental Health Check-Ups for America’s Youth
September 29, 2008The Jed Foundation is a founding partner of the CheckUp08 Campaign – an effort to urge political leaders to help create access to a mental health check-up for every young American.
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Troubled Students
Newsweek College Guide
September 9, 2008Newsweek's annual college guide has advised college students for years on schools and life choices. For 2008's guide it addresses college student mental health too.
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Depression and Anxiety Among College Students
Psych Central
August 27, 2008Depression and anxiety are prevalent problems in colleges across the country.
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Half of Us Campaign Receives Peabody Award
June 8, 2008The Jed Foundation and mtvU's Half of Us campaign was honored with a Peabody Award – the oldest, most prestigious honor in electronic media.
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Depression: Out of the Shadows - A PBS video
PBS
May 21, 2008The Jed Foundation's founders share their story in this in-depth look at depression on PBS.
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Colleges Put Out Safety Nets
USA Today
April 14, 2008Half of Us and other programs help fight stigma and ease the transition for students with diagnosed mental health issues.
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AP Poll: Stress pains many in college
The Boston Globe
March 18, 2008A poll conducted by the Associated Press in conjunction with mtvU and The Jed Foundation finds that stress is a major issue among college students.
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Ask The Expert
Concerned about Cutting
A Mom from Texas asks:
My daughter is home for the summer after her freshman year at college and she seems to be acting differently – quieter than usual and spending a lot of time in her room. I noticed a cut on her arm, but when I asked her about it she said it was an accident and pulled her sleeve down. I am worried that she is hurting herself. How can I bring this up without making her more upset?
Janis Whitlock, Director of the Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behaviors, Cornell University, answers:
This is a great question. There are two things to keep in mind when raising this with her.
The first is that if she is injuring herself, it is likely that on some level that she does want you to know...
Spotlight
The Jed Foundation is honoring students who are actively making a difference for the cause of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
for the opportunity to win the Student Voice of Mental Health Award, a $2000 scholarship, and a trip to New York. Deadline is February 13th, 2009.
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