Colleges and Universities

Resources and Research for "Comprehensive Approach"

  • A randomized clinical trial of a brief, mailed intervention for symptoms of depression

    Geisner, I.M., Neighbors, C., & Larimer, M.E. (2006). A randomized clinical trial of a brief, mailed intervention for symptoms of depression. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 74(2), 393-9.

  • Aftermath of Tragic Events: The Development and Use of Community Support Meetings on a University Campus

    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.

  • Alcohol and suicidal behavior

    Hufford, M. R. (2001). Alcohol and suicidal behavior. Clinical Psychology Review, 21(5), 797-811.

  • An Audit of Mental Health Care at U.S. Colleges & Universities: Focus on Anxiety Disorders

    Anxiety Disorders Association of America. (2007). An Audit of Mental Health Care at U.S. Colleges & Universities: Focus on Anxiety Disorders. Silver Springs, MD: Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

  • An interactive Web-based method of outreach to college students at risk for suicide

    Haas A.P., Koestner B., Rosenberg J., Moore D., Garlow S.J., et al (2008). An interactive Web-based method of outreach to college students at risk for suicide. Journal of American College Health, 57(1), 15-22.

  • Annual Report 2007: Experiences That Matter: Enhancing Student Learning and Success

    The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Annual Report 2007: Experiences That Matter: Enhancing Student Learning and Success.

  • Campus Security Begins with Caring

    Silverman, M.M. (2008, April). Campus Security Begins with Caring. Chronicle of Higher Education.

  • Case Management Teams: Early Intervention for At-Risk Students

    Davidson, L. & Ayash, C. Case Management Teams: Early Intervention for At-Risk Students. Presentation at 7th Annual Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Conference. Newton, MA: Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2008.

  • College Mental Health Study: Stress, Depression, Stigma & Students

    The Jed Foundation & mtvU. (2006). College Mental Health Study: Stress, Depression, Stigma & Students. Executive Summary.

  • Evaluating risk for targeted violence in schools: Comparing risk assessment, threat assessment, and other approaches

    Reddy, M., Borum, R., Berglund, J., Vossekuil, B., Fein, R., & Modzeleski, W. (2001) Evaluating risk for targeted violence in schools: Comparing risk assessment, threat assessment, and other approaches. Psychology in the Schools, 38(2), 157-172.


This section supports Objective 4.3 of the NSSP: Increase the proportion of colleges and universities with evidence-based programs designed to address serious young adult distress and prevent suicide.