Over 75% of students would turn to friends if they were struggling.
For immediate assistance: contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
For Students
Resources & Links
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Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation's only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health among college students. The organization serves as the young adult voice in mental health advocacy on over one hundred college campuses nationwide.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA offers information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as listings to patient support groups across the USA. (800) 826-3632
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Mental Health America
Good mental health is fundamental to the health and well-being of every person and of the nation as a whole.
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Narcotics Anonymous
An international community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. (866) 615-6464
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Assists individuals and their families to find resources and provide referrals to professionals. (847) 831-3438
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National Eating Disorders Association
Dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
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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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mtvU and The Jed Foundation Ask Students 'How Are You A Friend?' »
“Half of Us” campaign launches new content to empower students to help each other -
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.