A Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for Colleges and Universities: Insights from the JED Campus Program

MacPhee, John; Modi, Kamla; Gorman, Sara E.; Roy, Nance; Riba, Erica; Cusumano, Diana; Dunkle, John H.; Komrosky, Nikolaus; Schwartz, Victor; Eisenberg, Daniel; Silverman, Morton M.; Pinder‐Amaker, Stephanie; Watkins, Khadija Booth; Doraiswamy, P. Murali

doi:10.31478/202106b

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“…This review showed consistent evidence for social connectedness as a protective factor against suicidal ideation. Promoting social connectedness is already part of university-wide suicide prevention frameworks ( 53 ). However, tailored approaches may be required for international students given that they are separated from their social support networks from their home country and may struggle to make new connections due to language barriers or cultural differences ( 54 ).…”

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A systematic review and narrative synthesis of prevalence rates, risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in international students

Veresova,

Lamblin,

Robinson

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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International students are a crucial group for suicide prevention efforts. However, no comprehensive review of the prevalence, risk or protective factors for international student suicide has been conducted, complicating prevention efforts. The current systematic review addresses this issue by identifying the prevalence, risk, and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and behavior in international students enrolled in tertiary institutions. We searched CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, Medline, and PsycInfo from inception to November 2023, and 24 papers met the study inclusion criteria. Nineteen studies reported on the prevalence or intensity of suicidal ideation, six reported on the prevalence of suicide attempts, and seven on the prevalence of self-harm. No studies provided data on completed suicides. Studies indicated that international students experienced similar or lower levels of suicidal ideation and self-harm, but more frequent suicide attempts than domestic students. A narrative synthesis of risk and protective factors yielded mixed results, although social isolation, comorbid mental health conditions, and experiences of racism or discrimination were commonly linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The mixed evidence quality, numerous measurement issues, and low number of studies in the literature point to a need for further research on suicide among international students.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42022307252.

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A systematic review and narrative synthesis of prevalence rates, risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in international students

Veresova,

Lamblin,

Robinson

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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“…Others need support in developing regular outlets for re-energizing, such as a hobby or exercise routine, or in gaining control over valued activities in the context of the pandemic restrictions. A multipronged approach to improving access to services that promote student mental health and performance has been recommended (MacPhee et al, 2021).…”

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Student-led occupational performance coaching in a university setting

Egan

Toal-Sullivan

Kessler

et al. 2023

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction: University students are at a high risk for mental health difficulties. Occupational performance coaching is an action-oriented and strengths-based approach that can help clients set and accomplish personally valued goals. We carried out a pilot project to evaluate a tele-rehabilitation occupational performance coaching service for university students within an occupational therapy fieldwork placement. Method: A pretest post-test design was used. Severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress and goal achievement were measured before and after the intervention and semi-structured interviews were carried out with student clients and student therapists. Development of student therapist competencies were noted. Results: Thirty-five student clients enrolled in occupational performance coaching and participated in 1–6 sessions. They identified academic, health, social and vocational goals. Through occupational performance coaching, clients made important progress on their goals. Following occupational performance coaching, clients demonstrated statistically significant improvement in anxiety and depression. The occupational therapy students attained competencies comparable in number and level to those achieved in more traditional placements. Conclusion: Occupational performance coaching is a potentially valuable addition to student mental health services. Such a service can be provided by supervised fieldwork students.

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“…17 Thus, colleges are uniquely positioned to help young adults. 18 They are self-selected, intentional communities with an abundance of medical resources that function at the forefront of enlightened attitudes toward community involvement and the use of psychotherapy. 19 Nevertheless, colleges have been the scene of surprisingly few systematic efforts to lower rates of suicide.…”

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Suicide Ideation and Self-Harm Behaviors in First-Year Dormitory Students at a Public Midwestern University: A Pilot Study

Klonoff-Cohen,

Cohen,

Gobin

et al. 2024

Chronic Stress

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Purpose: Currently, 1 in 5 college students struggle with suicidal ideation while 7% to 44% engage in nonsuicidal self-injury. Illinois has one of the highest teenage and college student suicide rates in the United States. This pilot study assessed suicide ideation and self-harm behaviors at a public Illinois university. This is the first study to use 5 standardized psychological instruments to investigate these 2 crises in freshmen college students who are all required to reside in dormitories. The main hypothesis was to determine if the independent effects of freshmen students’ depression, Five-Factor Model, and Reasons for Living affected the dependent variables, self-harm behaviors and suicide ideation. Methods: Forty first-year college dormitory students completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II, Scale of Suicidal Ideation, Five-Factor Model, Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury, and Reasons for Living Scale in person. Results: Participants were 18 to 19 years old, predominantly female (65%), and non-White (62%). Forty percent reported self-harm behaviors and 19% reported suicidal ideation. The top reasons for contemplated suicide attempts included the inability to solve problems (33%) and attention/revenge (28%). Students experienced high levels of anxiety (55%), self-consciousness (43%), and depression (18%). Depression was associated with suicide ideation (β = 0.05, P = .006), while neuroticism and openness were associated with self-harm behaviors ( aOR = 3.36, P = .02, aOR = 0.48, P = .047, respectively). Ninety-five percent reported “responsibility to family” as a Reason for Living. Conclusions: Preliminary evidence necessitates an examination of self-harm and suicide ideation among all freshmen, investigating both risk and protective factors. In the future, a prevention intervention should be implemented campus-wide (and eventually nationwide) for all first-year dormitory students to enhance their mental well-being.

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A Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for Colleges and Universities: Insights from the JED Campus Program

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

A systematic review and narrative synthesis of prevalence rates, risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in international students

A systematic review and narrative synthesis of prevalence rates, risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in international students

Student-led occupational performance coaching in a university setting

Suicide Ideation and Self-Harm Behaviors in First-Year Dormitory Students at a Public Midwestern University: A Pilot Study

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