How to Talk to My Friends
Some conversations are “bigger” than others, and it’s normal to feel uncertain or worried about sharing something personal.
A Program that Provides Training and Technical Assistance
Some conversations are “bigger” than others, and it’s normal to feel uncertain or worried about sharing something personal.
They are App Ambassadors for the suite of mental health apps developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and its partners. These interactive mobile applications provide information, tools, assessments and support resources for people and families managing stress, anxiety, sleep … read more
Video highlighting food and housing insecurity and its impacts on campus life.
This webinar will offer participants up-to-date information about what is already known about LGBT suicide risk across the lifespan as well as what is being done to improve future research.
The Education Leads Home campaign has established a goal of a 60% postsecondary attainment rate for youth experiencing homelessness by 2034. Identifying these students is the first step in helping them complete their postsecondary education. From this webinar, participants will: … read more
The April 16, 2007, tragedy at Virginia Tech resulted in unprecedented new attention and new practices related to campus safety and security at higher education institutions. This book provides a detailed summary of two of the major projects Virginia Tech … read more
A report by the JED Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at promoting the emotional health and wellness of teens and young adults and Ascend, a policy advocacy program at the Aspen Institute, explores the mental health needs of parenting students at … read more
A recording and materials are now available for ACEs Aware’s most recent webinar, “Implementing ACE Screenings: How-To Guide and Lessons from the Field,” which highlights learnings from clinics across California. The webinar covers: Ways the How-To Guide can help your … read more
Many students are dealing with emergency needs resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and the consequent economic downturn. The economic fallout from the crisis is likely to last months, if not years, and it is therefore crucial that students take action … read more
Foster youth have typically suffered from experiences far outside the norm of a typical childhood, and even outside the norm for other low-income, minority or first generation students. For this reason, the John Burton Foundation as prepared this document to … read more
This infographic highlights key facts about community college students. To be able to fund these resources in your college, it is important to be able to tell your story with data that supports your need. This infographic is an overview … read more
This is a sample referral form (Word document) for referring students to on- and off-campus health services.
This page provides an overview of all the relaxation products available on this site. Scroll down to view free relaxation tools such as relaxation scripts, downloads, podcasts, and more.
Health care systems are paying increased attention to social factors, such as access to stable housing, reliable transportation, and nutritious food. These upstream social conditions help shape people’s health because they affect both the delivery and the outcomes of health … read more
This guide is designed to increase self-awareness in how faculty and staff currently deal with students in distress, provide tools to enhance their current skills, and offer resources for referrals.
An estimated 15 percent of students suffer from depression and other mental disorders that put them at risk for suicide. Each year, 10 percent of students report that they’ve seriously considered suicide. Those who need help the most are often … read more
This guidebook explains campus internship regulations, the role of faculty and staff in supporting interns, and campus policies and procedures for the internship program.
Colleges and universities need to address the mental health of students on their campuses. Poor mental health hinders students’ academic success; untreated mental health issues may lead to lower GPAs, discontinuous enrollment, and too often, lapses in enrollment. An institution’s … read more
Founded in 2004, this non-profit organization is dedicated to helping Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families. Members have access to a social network, connect with other veterans, and get information on local events.
If you’re scared to say the word suicide—either because you’re thinking about it, you’re worried someone you know might be considering it, or, you just don’t know how to talk about it—we want you to know it’s OK to say … read more