JED Campus

JED Campus

The Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation

Program Type

Environment/Systems

Cost

Yes, $1001 or more

Evidence Type

Empirically Defined Evidence

Strategy

Promote connectedness, Teach coping and problem-solving skills, Identify and support people at risk, Lessen harms and prevent future risk, Create protective environments

https://jedfoundation.org/
https://jedfoundation.org/
Program or Intervention Summary

JED Campus is a collaborative systems change program that provides colleges and universities expert support and data-driven guidance to protect student mental health and prevent suicide. By supporting the development of enhanced mental health programs, policies, and processes, JED helps schools to bolster mental health and decrease suicidal thoughts and attempts among students on JED Campuses while also improving graduation and retention rates.

Program or Intervention Summary

JED Campus is a collaborative systems change program that provides colleges and universities expert support and data-driven guidance to protect student mental health and prevent suicide. By supporting the development of enhanced mental health programs, policies, and processes, JED helps schools to bolster mental health and decrease suicidal thoughts and attempts among students on JED Campuses while also improving graduation and retention rates.

Type Environment/Systems
Setting Community, School
People Young Adults (18 to 25 years), Individuals with Severe Mental Illness/Severe Emotional Disturbance (SMI/SED)
Prevention Level Promotion, Prevention
Languages English
Study Method Mixed Methods
Implementer Requirement Cultural consultants, Higher education or postsecondary programs
Training Requirement Yes
Delivery Options Hybrid (a combination of in-person and virtual)
Topics Reduce risk factors, Promote protective factors, Improve community factors, Improve suicide care (postvention), Improve communication about suicide

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