Supporting Veteran College Students
California is home to the largest veteran population in the nation.
Source: California Community Colleges Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness Resources
These health and wellness resources are an extensive, curated collection of tools and resources. The library includes external resources as well as resources that were developed under CCC Health & Wellness or submitted by the colleges. Search by keyword, topic, and/or audience.Showing 20 resources of 410 resources found.
Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
It’s very common to feel added stress around the holidays
Supporting Youth with Trauma in School
Children’s reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma. Administrators, teachers, and staff can help reduce the effects of trauma on children … read more
Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Survey of Community/Two-Year College Counseling Services
The purpose of this survey is to gather benchmark data about common practices for personal/mental health counseling in community/2 Year colleges, to help in determininghow many Community/2 Year collegeshave trainedcounselors providing career counseling.
Source: American College Counseling Association –Community College Task Force
Survivors: Hope & Healing
In effort to highlight the personal impact of suicide and to offer messages of hope and healing to our audience, CSU Fresno developed Survivors: Hope & Healing, a short video that could be shown at each QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) … read more
Source: QPR Institute
Symptoms of major depression and complicated grief
The warning signs and symptoms that suggest grief has progressed to major depression or complicated grief, from the American Cancer Society.
Source: American Cancer Society
T.A.L.K. More: Take Action with Love and Kindness
Explore our special collection of resources. The collection is divided into two sections: one for children, youth, and families, and the other for professionals in the system of care. We hope you use these resources and share them with your … read more
Source: NTTAC
Tackling Mental Health: Spotlight on Alamo Colleges District and San Diego City College
Alamo Colleges District and San Diego City College are two community colleges that are taking novel approaches to improving mental health services.
Source: Community College Daily
Taking Care of You
This resource provides information to help youth practice self-care. This fact sheet includes information on what it means to take care of yourself, as well as recommended hotlines and conversation starters. This resource is most helpful for youth ages 12 … read more
Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking About Suicide with Friends and Peers
This resource provides information to support youth talking about suicide with friends and peers. This fact sheet includes what you can do, action words, skills for getting help, as well as myths and facts about how to help as a … read more
Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking About Suicide with Friends and Peers
This document provides information to help youth know what words to use when talking about suicide with friends and peers.
Source: Act, Support and Protect (ASAP)
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
Formerly known as the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD), this non-profit organization supports research and provides information on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and autism, among other mental illnesses.
Source: The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Community Colleges
Community college students face significant mental health needs. To address these needs, community colleges need additional resources to provide students with mental health treatment and prevention services. This publication highlights some of the struggle patterns we are seeing evolve in … read more
Source: New America
The Healthy Minds Study – Student Survey
HMN is now enrolling colleges and universities for participation in the Healthy Minds Study (HMS) during the 2023-2024 academic year
The Institute Launches National Online Resource to Help LGBTQ Youth & Their Families
When the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) launched the first research on LGBTQ youth and families 20 years ago, they found that families have a compelling impact on their LGBTQ children’s health and well-being. This website offers a map of national … read more
The Jed Foundation
Established to prevent suicide on college campuses and focus on the underlying causes of suicide. Convenes higher education and government leaders as well as scientific research and mental health experts in order to design effective prevention programs that reflect the … read more
The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff
Let’s get serious: educators are burned out.
The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses
Rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation on college campuses have never been higher. Meanwhile, faculty and staff are overwhelmed.
The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses
College students are experiencing all-time high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidality,. However, the survey also showed that students are now getting more help than in the past.
The Student’s Guide To Managing Stress In College
Stress is just one of the many hurdles college students face.