This article describes the development and successful implementation of campus postvention services in the aftermath of college student deaths by suicide as well as by natural and accidental causes.
Resources and Research for "Consequences"
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Aftermath of Tragic Events: The Development and Use of Community Support Meetings on a University Campus
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Center for College Health and Safety: Campus Health and Safety
This web site is an online resource for higher education administrators, students, parents, and other professionals who are seeking information about creating healthier and safer living and learning environments for college and university students, both on campus and in the surrounding community. This resource emphasizes a comprehensive public health approach to addressing alcohol and other drug use and violence and in promoting mental health wellness among students.
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Mental health and academic success in college
Eisenberg, D., Golberstein, E., Hunt, J. (2009a). Mental health and academic success in college. B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, 9(1).
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National College Health Assessment: Reference Group Executive Summary, Fall 2008
American College Health Association. (2008). National College Health Assessment: Reference Group Executive Summary, Fall 2008. Baltimore, MD: American College Health Association.
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National College Health Assessment: Reference Group Report, Fall 2008
American College Health Association. (2008). National College Health Assessment: Reference Group Report, Fall 2008. Baltimore, MD: American College Health Association.
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Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among university students
Eisenberg, D., Gollust, S.E., Golberstein, E., Hefner, J.L. (2007a). Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among university students. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 77(4), 534-542.
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Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in College and University Settings
This 2004 white paper summarizes available data on suicidal behavior among college students and recommends strategies to promote mental health and prevent suicide on campuses.
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Social Consequences of Psychiatric Disorders, I: Educational Attainment
Kessler, R.C., Foster, C.L., Saunders, W.B., & Stang, P.E. (1995). Social Consequences of Psychiatric
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Student Mental Health and the Law: A Resource for Institutions of Higher Education
Published by The Jed Foundation, this publication is a tool to aid colleges in developing awareness of various issues and concerns relating to students' mental health and in developing or revising policies, protocols, and procedures suitable to the unique environment of each particular college.
