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 for Follow Crisis Management Procedures
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Aftermath of Tragic Events: The Development and Use of Community Support Meetings on a University Campus
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Framework for Developing Institutional Protocols for the Acutely Distressed or Suicidal College Student
This publication is the product of a consensus process led by The Jed Foundation to develop a list of the key issues to consider in developing a comprehensive, campus-wide approach to managing at-risk students.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Brochures, wallet cards, and other resources can be ordered on this website, and there is a new section addressing veterans’ mental health issues and suicide.
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Postvention
This presentation from the 2009 SAMHSA Grantee Technical Assistance Meeting provides a definition, goals, activities, and considerations in intervening after a suicide or other campus tragedy.
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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.
