Colleges and Universities

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.

URL: 
http://www.sprc.org/library/college_sp_whitepaper.pdf
Reference Page: 
Campus Data
Campus Data: Consequences
Campus Data: Prevalence
Campus Pages Overview
Campus Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
Developing a Campus Program

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.