NC State University is partnering with The Jed Foundation (JED) to strengthen scholar well-being and psychological well being. The JED Campus program is a nationwide initiative designed to assist establishments consider and strengthen their applications specializing in psychological well being, substance misuse and suicide prevention, ensuringthe strongest attainable psychological well being security nets for college students.

The course of to develop into a JED Campus was one of many long-term recommendations introduced forth by the Student Mental Health Task Force in its spring 2023 report. There are presently greater than 400 campuses engaged within the JED Campus program, together with a number of UNC System colleges.

By changing into a JED Campus, NC State is embarking on a multiyear strategic collaboration that not solely assesses and enhances the work that’s already being achieved inside the college, but in addition helps create constructive, lasting, systemic change within the campus group that helps the emotional well-being of scholars. Over 4 years, this system will improve NC State’s assist community for scholar psychological well being and supply evaluation instruments, suggestions studies, a strategic plan and ongoing assist from the JED Higher Education crew.

NC State leaders are dedicated to enhancing the college’s tradition of care and wellness via this transformative collaboration.

“Our partnership with The Jed Foundation is one of many steps we’ve taken as a university to provide a comprehensive network of support for our campus community,” stated Chancellor Randy Woodson. “The program helps to expose us to best practices across the country and advance our efforts to build a culture of care that benefits everyone in our Pack.”

Becoming a JED Campus begins with establishing an interdisciplinary, campuswide crew to evaluate and implement enhancements throughout applications, insurance policies and programs. The crew may even lead a campuswide self-assessment survey on its psychological well being promotion, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts. The NC State crew will obtain a complete suggestions report from JED specialists figuring out successes and alternatives for enhancements.

“Over the next several years, JED Campus will help us continue building off the work of the Student Mental Health Task Force and our dedicated partners across campus,” stated Doneka Scott, vice chancellor and dean for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. 

“Supporting mental health and well-being for our community is a continuous process that requires regular evaluation and adjustment — JED Campus will help us ensure we’re offering the best services and resources possible to support our community.”