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Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award
The Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award is an annual award honoring a student who is reducing stigma around mental illness, raising awareness of mental health problems on campus, or encouraging help-seeking among his or her peers. It was established in 2008 through a contribution made by Carol Ullman and the late Joseph Greenspan, in memory of their son, Jerry Greenspan.
This award is designed to encourage dialogue about mental health on campuses and reduction of stigma around emotional disorders, and to raise visibility of the amazing people who are tackling these issues at schools across the country.
The student selected for this award receives:
- A $2,000 cash scholarship
- Recognition through The Jed Foundation’s website and events
- A trip to New York to attend The Jed Foundation’s annual gala
APPLICATION PROCESS
This year's application process is now closed. Check back soon for the announcement of our winner.
2011's Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health winner – Kristen Stefureac! Click here to read her story.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2010
Jenny Liu - University of California Los Angeles
2009
Adam Taylor - Western Michigan University
2008
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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...
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