Colleges and Universities

Research for 1. Describe the problem and its context.

The following list contains items specific to this page.

  • A psychometric investigation of the suicide opinion questionnaire

    Anderson, A. L., Lester, D., & Rogers, J. R. (2008). A psychometric investigation of the suicide opinion questionnaire. Death Studies, 32(10), 924-936.

  • 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.

  • Center for the Study of Collegiate Mental Health: 2009 Pilot Study Executive Summary

    Center for the Study of Collegiate Mental Health (2009). 2009 Pilot Study Executive Summary. Pennsylvania State University.

  • Community readiness: Research to practice

    Edwards, R.W., Jumper-Thurman, P., Plested, B.A., Oetting, E.R., & Swanson, L. (2000). Community readiness: Research to practice. Journal of Community Psychology, 28(3), 291-307.

  • Graduate Student Mental Health: Needs Assessment and Utilization of Counseling Services

    Hyun, J.K., Quinn, B.C., Madon, T., & Lustig, S. (2006). Graduate Student Mental Health: Needs Assessment and Utilization of Counseling Services. Journal of College Student Development, 47(3), 247-266.

  • Guns and gun threats at college

    Miller, M., Hemenway, D., & Wechsler, H. (2002). Guns and gun threats at college. Journal of American Public Health, 51(2), 57-65.

  • Healthy Minds Study

    This website contains information about the University of Michigan's Healthy Minds Study.

  • Help-seeking and access to mental health care in a university student population

    Eisenberg, D., Golberstein, E., Gollust, S.E. (2007b). Help-seeking and access to mental health care in a university student population. Medical Care 45(7), 594-601.

  • 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).

  • Minimum age drinking laws and youth suicide, 1970-1990

    Birckmayer J. & Hemenway, D. (1999). Minimum age drinking laws and youth suicide, 1970-1990. American Journal of Public Health, 89(9), 1365-1368.


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.