For immediate assistance: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Studying Abroad: Identifying Students at Risk
Depression and Suicidal Behaviors in Students Studying Abroad: Identifying Students at Risk provides valuable information to any college faculty or staff member who may be accompanying students who are studying abroad.
Issues covered include:
Resources to gather before you leave the U.S. and after you arrive at your destination
Symptoms of depression and mania
How to assist a student who needs to seek professional help while abroad
Warning signs for suicide
The brochure provides information on websites for mental health and suicide prevention as well as international crisis and counseling services. The Jed Foundation recommends campus professionals create a companion insert to this brochure which provides information specific to your campus.
Download Depression and Suicidal Behaviors in Students Studying Abroad.
Programs
- CampusMHAP Webinars
- Community Implementation Capacity Study (CICS)
- Framework for Developing Institutional Protocols for the Acutely Distressed or Suicidal College Student
- Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award
- Safeguarding Your Students Against Suicide
- Student Mental Health and the Law
- Studying Abroad: Identifying Students at Risk
- Suicide Risk Trainings
- ULifeline
- Understanding Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Virginia Tech Mental Health Needs Assessment Study