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...
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.
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.
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 ...
The mental health of today’s young people is reaching crisis levels . A recent CDC survey discovered that 37% of U.S. high school students reported regular mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Trevor Project, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriousl...
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...
As winter break ends and college classes start again, many students are realizing the importance of mental health and creating clubs to raise awareness and bring support.
My heart was heavy when I learned that Arlana Miller , a freshman student athlete at my alma mater, Southern University, died by suicide earlier this year. Juno Pitchford, our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Engagement Manager here at NAMI immediately co...
A Webinar Series Focused on Suicide Prevention Efforts, Sharing Lived Experience and Inspiring Future Activism NAMI Ask the Expert — Suicide Prevention Session 1: The AFSP & The JED Foundation Thursday, September 8, 2022, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET Join NAMI Ask the Expe...
Cheslie Kryst was crowned Miss USA, achieved her J.D. to work as an attorney to help reform the U.S. criminal justice system and established herself as a successful online fashion blogger and entertainment news correspondent. Ian Alexander Jr. was the son of acclaimed ...
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...
In 1995, when I was a 30-year-old basketball coach at the University of Maine, I received a diagnosis that changed my life forever. After living with bipolar disorder, and overcoming its hurdles for the last 26 years, I have come to recognize the importance of support, commu...
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...