Only 20% of students say they would seek help at their counseling center.
For immediate assistance: contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
For Professionals
Upcoming Conferences
This list contains conferences with a focus on higher education, mental health and/or suicide prevention. If you have additional conference information that would be helpful to other campus professionals, please contact us.
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NASPA/Stetson Student Affairs Law & Policy Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada
December 7 - 9, 2008
Evolving Concepts of Campus Safety and Security
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NASPA Mental Health Conference
Boston, Massachusetts
January 22 - 24, 2009
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Community College Conference on Legal Issues
Orlando, Florida
February 15 - 17, 2009
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NASPA
Seattle, Washington
March 7 - 11, 2009
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American College Personnel Association Convention
Washington, DC
March 28 - 1, 2009
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American Psychiatric Association
San Francisco, California
May 16 - 21, 2009
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American College Health Association
San Francisco, California
May 26 - 30, 2009
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American Psychological Association
Toronto, Canada
August 6 - 9, 2009
Proposal Deadline December 1, 2008
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Spotlight
The Jed Foundation is honoring students who are actively making a difference for the cause of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
for the opportunity to win the Student Voice of Mental Health Award, a $2000 scholarship, and a trip to New York. Deadline is February 13th, 2009.
News & Info
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Foundation Releases Legal Resource »
Leading experts contributed to the Foundation’s comprehensive guide to legal issues colleges face. -
Troubled Students »
Newsweek’s college issues highlights The Jed Foundation’s innovative efforts to engage students on mental health. -
AP Poll: Stress pains many in college »
The Jed Foundation, mtvU and the Associated Press poll students and find that stress is a major issue.
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