Only 20% of students say they would seek help at their counseling center.
For immediate assistance: contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Jed Foundation To Host Second Webinar in CampusMHAP Series
December 1, 2008The second webinar in the CampusMHAP series, Identifying Priorities, will aid campus professionals in prmoting metntal health on their campuses.
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Foundation Unveils Mental-Health Guide to Help Colleges With Distressed Students
Chronicle of Higher Education
November 6, 2008The Chronicle of Higher Education lauds The Jed Foundation's law guide for campus mental health professionals.
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Foundation Releases Legal Resource
October 28, 2008Leading experts contributed to the Foundation’s comprehensive guide to legal issues colleges face.
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CampusMHAP Webinar Series Launches
October 28, 2008Registration is open for the first two Webinars in the CampusMHAP (Mental Health Action Planning) series.
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The Jed Foundation Launches Two New Programs For Colleges
October 17, 2008The Jed Foundation offers colleges legal and strategic guidance through two new programs.
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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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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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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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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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Foundation Releases Legal Resource »
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Troubled Students »
Newsweek’s college issues highlights The Jed Foundation’s innovative efforts to engage students on mental health. -
AP Poll: Stress pains many in college »
The Jed Foundation, mtvU and the Associated Press poll students and find that stress is a major issue.
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