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ISP for Institutions of Higher Education (AFSP)
Developed to help high-risk students connect to campus counseling centers, the Interactive Screening Program or ISP is a method of reaching students before they are in crisis by providing an easy, efficient, safe way for students to research services that are available to them and to connect with a campus-based mental health provider. ISP is…
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The WHO World Mental Health International College Student (WMH-ICS) Initiative
Designed to provide epidemiological data for treatment needs in substance use disorders, behavioral disorders, and mental health for students of higher education worldwide, this annual survey is conducted to determine the prevalence of these conditions, help-seeking patterns, adverse consequences, and treatment barriers.
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New Data on the Nature of Suicidal Crises in College Students: Shifting the Paradigm (2009)
This article presents data on the nature of suicidal crises in college students. Data collected from over 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students at 70 colleges and universities via an anonymous web-based survey provided insight into the full spectrum of suicidal thought, intent, and action among college students. The authors discuss implications of these data and…
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Healthy Minds Network
The Healthy Minds Network hosts a national online college student mental health survey. It was introduced in 2007 by the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health in partnership with the Survey Sciences Group. About 300 campuses across the country have participated in this important research. The survey examines a variety of mental health issues…
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Suicide Among College and University Students in the United States (2014)
This document summarizes the data available on suicidal thoughts, attempts, and deaths among students. It also describes the common risk and protective factors among college and university students.
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Porchlight
Available for Apple and Android devices, Porch Light is an app designed to help people connect on many levels. Unlike most social media platforms that mainly tell you what others are doing, Porch Light will tell you how others are doing. It’s ideal for college students who have left home for the first time because…
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Suicide Research Videos
Filmed during the 2017 International Summit on Suicide Research, co-sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the International Academy of Suicide Research, these videos feature some of the world’s leading suicide prevention researchers. The AFSP encourages you to watch, download, and share on social media to help spread the word that through…
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Togetherall
Formerly known as Big White Wall, Togetherall is an anonymous, clinically managed, evidenced-based, peer-support online community that inspires participants to be open about what’s on their minds. To gain knowledge and insight about themselves and process what may be causing them to experience stress and worry. Self-assessments are available along with qualified providers, 24/7, to…
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College Student Mental Health Action Toolkit on Mental Health Data & Statistics (2020)
From the Healthy Minds Network, in partnership with Active Minds and The Jed Foundation comes this toolkit. Designed to be used by students, the toolkit was created to aid and empower students so they may advocate for campus-wide policy, systems, and environmental changes to enhance behavioral health and well-being.
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Welltrack Boost
Available via an Apple or Android app, Well Track Boost helps students understand their mental health better and provides immediate help. Using a suite of online courses and tools that employ facets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Well Track Boost assists students in identifying, comprehending, and addressing the issues they are experiencing. The app is…
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.