Behavioral, Developmental, & Physical Health

Do Eating Disorders Increase the Risk of Suicide?

Like so many mental health conditions, eating disorders are on the rise. Between 2013 and 2021, eating disorder risk rose 13% among college students.

There’s a lot of new research about what contributes to eating disorders and the most effective treatments for them. It’s important to make sure you—and the young people in your life—have up-to-date information. Check out JED’s recently relaunched Body Image and Eating Disorders content center for articles and videos on how to work through body image struggles, recognize when you or someone you love may be struggling, and get help for an eating disorder.

What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide?

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teenagers, and deaths by suicide are on the rise in teens and young adults. Sometimes suicide can seem sudden, but in many cases there are signs and symptoms that someone is considering it. It’s important to know the signs so you or someone you know can get help.

Signs Your Friend Might Be Struggling Emotionally

Balancing all of life’s demands–school, work, relationships, finances–can be stressful for anyone. And on top of our everyday challenges, going through certain transitions – losing a job, experiencing a break-up, questioning one’s identity, grieving a loved one– could challenge any of us. As a friend, you are in a unique position to notice warning signs that someone you care about might be feeling more overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or sadness than is manageable.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Allyship and Education Training

Dr. Wayne Kao will discuss the current surge in aggression and violence towards the AAPI community, immigration, acculturative stress, allyship, and inclusive practices that can support the mental health of our AAPI students.

Keepin’ it in the Community: The Power and Role of Collective Hope and Action for Crisis Recovery

Join the CARE TA Center for our upcoming virtual conference, “Keepin’ it in the Community: The Power and Role of Collective Hope and Action for Crisis Recovery”!

The Conference will run from 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 29 and will address issues across California’s crisis continuum of care in 2022, considering the unique challenges of the current moment, including natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also highlight the successes counties across the state have had in addressing diverse communities’ needs at the local level.

As we support you in doing this work, the CARE TA Center remains committed to promoting the value of lived experience in the crisis care workforce and building anti-racist change in the crisis continuum of care.