The anxiety of college life and its effects on students’ mental health have been accentuated and put under extreme scrutiny by a recent flare-up of suicides at New York University. Three NYU students have committed suicide during the first two months of the fall semester.
At William and Mary, there have been four. At the University of Pennsylvania, there have been four. And there have been four at Tulane University. And there has been one at Yale. And there have been three at George Washington University. But those are not just numb...
NAMI and University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences announced a partnership designed to further inform programs and prepare counseling students to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health issues.
Due to a high rate of mental illness found among the college population, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill urges parents to talk to their children about mental illness before college and maintain an open dialogue throughout young adulthood.
Every year, over two million high school graduates start college. This is a proud moment for many. These students are entering adulthood and taking the next step in their life. The risk of suicide may be the furthest thing from their minds, yet it is a growing reality on ...
NAMI on Campus at The University of Texas at El Paso was established in August 2013 with only five active members, but has grown now to more than 20 members. Our goal has been to raise awareness about mental health and help end the stigma on mental illness. By providing peer...
In 2018, at the Oregon Association of Student Councils Summer Camp, I sat among a group of student leaders from around the state to discuss issues we saw most often in our schools and districts. The recurring theme among all of us was that students were not mentally wel...
The college lifestyle is not always supportive to those facing mental health struggles, either prior or newly developed. A new environment, social and academic pressures, and easier access to drugs and alcohol are just some of the challenges that students face. Consequently,...
NAMI on Campus at John Jay College members sport their #IWillListen shirts to encourage dialogue around mental health conditions. College is a time full of changes. For many, it is their first time living away from home, their friends are far away and the academi...
As I imagine most young adults feel, I started my first year of college with nervous anticipation. Going away to college provided a fresh start on a new life but also the pressure to make the most of the opportunity. Also, although I had an exciting future ahead of me, I...
When we first invited NAMI members to present to our Master of Occupational Therapy students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, it was to speak on a panel about their personal experiences. Presently, Members from NAMI Jacksonville (Fla.) continue to come...
Ben Meiches and Josh Garen, students at The Blake School, Minneapolis, won the National Forensic League Championship in NAMI policy debate in Atlanta, GA this weekend. More than 91,000 students from more than 2,600 high schools nationwide competed throughout the 2002-2003 sc...
Members of NAMI on Campus at Florida State. (Photo: Megan Kasper/FSView) Check out some some of the recent news, events and happenings surrounding mental health advocacy. Congress Expected to Pass Short-Term Budget Resolution The new federal fiscal year begins next w...
Alex Williams, Stephen Berkemeier, Dr. Terri Wright The following is an abridged and slightly edited transcript from a recent podcast by the Steve Fund , the nation’s only non-profit organization focused on the mental health and well-being of students of color. The...
Suicide rates for youth have been rising for years. More than 31% of high school students have experienced a persistent feeling of sadness or hopelessness, and over 17% have seriously considered attempting suicide. This may be due to the tremendous stress they face...
"13 Reasons Why" shows why banning conversations about suicide following a suicide loss helps no one. The rate of teen suicide has steadily increased since 2005. Among youth ages 15-24 years old, suicide is the second leading cause of death. A ripple effect of n...
My freshman year at N.C. State was one of solitude, of isolation and trips home every weekend. Struggling with bouts of depression that had been lingering since high school, I rarely left my room outside of class and meals throughout the entire year, and accordingly, I did no...
NAMI on Campus Club Activities Now that you've started your club, you'll need to plan activities to get your name out there on campus and recruit more members. Event Planning Guide A guide to planning creative and innovative campus events. Action Plan Template A hel...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) applauds the commitment by National Public Radio to devote time to the ongoing and important topic of mental illness through their recent show "Colleges See Rise In Mental Health Issues," which highlighted the dramatic increas...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), in partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED), today released “Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health,” a guide to help students and parents talk about mental health.