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May 7, 2018 Press Release

New Report Documents Lower Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Planning, and Attempts on College Campuses Implementing The Jed Foundation’s Comprehensive Mental Health Approach

Students are 25% less likely to report a suicide attempt, 13% less likely to report suicidal planning, have lower average anxiety and depression scores, and

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JED's POV

May 7, 2018

Managing health information within the student healthcare system

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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JED's POV

November 7, 2016

JED Supports Gun-Free Campuses

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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JED's POV

October 8, 2016

Means Restriction Saves Lives

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

The Value of Campus Behavioral Intervention Teams

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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JED's POV

August 25, 2016

Why a Postvention Plan is Integral to Schools and Institutions

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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JED's POV

August 1, 2016

The Importance of a Thoughtful Medical Amnesty Policy

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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