A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about youth suicide rates.
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Mental health challenges, treatment experiences, and care needs of post-secondary students: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study
Post-secondary students frequently experience high rates of mental health challenges. However, they present meagre rates of treatment-seeking behaviours.
Rio Hondo College’s May Is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Learn about upcoming Mental Health Awareness events taking place at Rio Hondo Community College in Los Angeles, CA. Starting May 3rd, 2023, you can join other students for Zumba, Self-Care Classes, Hikes and more! For more information call 562-908-3498 Mental Health Awareness Month flier 2023 – Rio Hondo
39th Annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week #EDAW2023 – February 27th – March 5th
#EDAW 2023 is an opportunity to center on lived experiences and eating disorder education, which are the essential catalysts for awareness and change. There are thousands of events taking place around the country – locally, nationally, and online! We encourage you to join NEDA with all their events, as well as the many other organizations […]
Do Eating Disorders Increase the Risk of Suicide?
Like so many mental health conditions, eating disorders are on the rise. Between 2013 and 2021, eating disorder risk rose 13% among college students. There’s a lot of new research about what contributes to eating disorders and the most effective treatments for them. It’s important to make sure you—and the young people in your life—have […]
Infographic: Fast Facts on Community College Demographics
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 of the cost of college, demographic and financial information that may be beneficial.
When Students Talk about Suicide (Video)
How can you provide support when a student demonstrates signs or talks about suicide?
Equity in the Time of Need: Best Practices and Recommendations for California’s College Basic Needs Centers
This webinar will explore best practices and recommendations for the community college sector gleaned from John Burton Advocates for Youth’s (JBAY) year-long community of practice that included seven community college campuses across the state.
Pilot to Practice: California’s New Foster Youth Tax Credit
In recent years, tax filing has received increased attention as a strategy to reduce poverty by directing financial resources to low-income Californians, including foster youth. California expanded its earned income tax credit in 2017 to include youth ages 18 through 24 (transition-age youth) without custodial children, and in 2020 to include undocumented tax filers.
It’s OK to Say Suicide.
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 it. Being able to talk openly about suicide opens the door for people to get […]