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)
For Professionals
Presentations
As a national leader in the dialogue on college mental health and suicide prevention, The Jed Foundation and its advisors are asked to speak at major conferences and events across the country.
You can find some of our presentations below. If you are looking for a conference presentation that is not featured here, please contact us.
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Generating an Action Plan for Preventing College Student Suicide
American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference
Boston, Massachusetts
April 16, 2008
A three-hour workshop for college professionals.
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Case Management Teams
American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Annual Convention
Atlanta, Georgia
March 31, 2008
Early Intervention for At-Risk Students.
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Sharing Responsibility
American College Counseling Association (ACCA)/Georgia College Counseling Association (GCCA) Joint Conference
Savannah, Georgia
February 7, 2008
How to Involve the Broader Campus Community in Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide.
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Case Management Teams
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Mental Health Conference
Tampa, Florida
January 17, 2008
Early Intervention for At-Risk Students.
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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.
News & Info
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Foundation Releases Legal Resource »
Leading experts contributed to the Foundation’s comprehensive guide to legal issues colleges face. -
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.