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The series aims to inspire and equip young people to seek help and support for their mental health. [October 8, 2024, New York City] —
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May 7, 2018
The decision to share confidential student health information among clinicians in the campus health center and counseling center also deserves consideration. Over the...
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November 7, 2016
As a nonprofit organization working to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, JED strongly supports all efforts to improve...
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October 8, 2016
One important protective factor in the prevention of suicide at school is the restriction of access to potentially lethal means of self-harm and...
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September 4, 2016
College campus Behavioral Intervention Teams (BIT) promote student, faculty and staff success and campus safety by facilitating the identification and support of individuals...
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August 25, 2016
The occurrence of a student’s suicide in a college community requires a coordinated response on multiple levels and pooling diverse resources across campus....
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August 1, 2016
A well-considered medical amnesty policy forms an important part of a comprehensive campus plan for providing nimble emergency response in crisis situations, a...
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