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Change – Loss, Opportunity, and Resilience (Webinar)
Presented by Sharon M. Danes, extension specialist and professor in the family social science department at the University of Minnesota. The program is self-paced, and participants receive a certification of completion at the end of the course.
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Virginia Suicide Prevention Resource Directory (2020)
This directory is designed to provide a comprehensive, easy-to-use reference of programs available in Virginia to assist individuals who may need suicide prevention resources. The directory also provides a list of available resources that are needed when people are impacted by suicide. All known national, state, and local resources are provided whenever possible.
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Alison
This resource provides courses on a variety of wellness topics. All of the courses are free and cover topics such as stress management and mental illness. This site also provides a course focusing on suicide, violent behavior, and substance use.
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Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator for College Mental Health Services and Programs
Provided by the Healthy Minds Network, this tool is designed to help higher education institutions determine the economic returns of mental health improvement programs or services they provide for their students.
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Maxient
Maxient is a cloud-based, easily accessed, comprehensive behavioral record keeping program for colleges and universities. It is used by more than 1000 higher education institutions each day. The program offers student conduct reporting and tracking for things like student discipline, academic integrity, care and concern, and Title IX.
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Mental Health and Academic Success in College (2009)
Using a random longitudinal sample, this first of its kind study attempts to determine the extent that student mental health is a forecaster of academic success. Controlling for previous academic performance and other variables, they found that depression is related to a higher likelihood of dropping out and is an important predictor of a lower…
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Guardian Case Management Software
Guardian is an all-inclusive software designed by case management professionals to simplify case tracking. The software is compatible with other campus platforms like Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) and Student Information Systems. It can be used to manage things like behavioral intervention, disability services, Title IX, and campus safety. The software can be used to…
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Campus Mental Health Action Planning (2011)
The Jed Foundation and Education Development Center, Inc. created a series of four expert-led online events to guide campuses in developing the most effective approach to promoting mental health and intervening with at-risk students.
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Increasing Student Retention through Improved Mental Health (2017)
From Kognito comes this white paper that looks at reasons why higher education institutions should invest in their students’ mental health and how these investments can help their students. It also visits the reasons that students may not seek help and provides steps that can be taken to better connect students who may be at…
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Investing in Student Mental Health: Opportunities & Benefits for College Leadership (2019)
Prepared by the American Council on Education, this article presents data and case examples from higher education institutions, explaining why funding mental health initiatives makes economic sense and fulfills institutional priorities. The article includes recommendations and strategies that campuses can implement to support student mental health.
Resources
This resource library is a compilation of publications and websites that are related to suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and mental well-being promotion. Use the dropdown to browse by category or click the Resources link in the navigation for an easy-to-browse option.