ULifeline: Mental health resources for college students

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What Billie Eilish Is Saying About Mental Health

In Seize the Awkward’s latest video, Billie Eilish talks about the importance of helping those around you who might be struggling with their mental health.

Ava Max On Mental Health

Watch Seize the Awkward’s new video to learn how musician Ava Max helps her friends who are struggling, and how you can too.

New JED Voices Video Is Up!

Hunter McGrady has an honest and encouraging discussion about her mental health.

How You Can 'Seize the Awkward'

We're excited to share our Seize the Awkward campaign with you, in partnership with Ad Council and AFSP. Learn more about the campaign and how you can use an awkward silence to check in with a friend about how they’re feeling.

JED and MTVU's Peabody Award-winning Half of Us campaign just launched a new series of PSAs and resources.

Press Pause focuses on simple mindfulness techniques to help manage common stresses and emotional challenges. The new videos will be broadcast on over 700 college campuses and available for any school or organization to use free of charge via our new Half of Us hub for campuses.

Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or any type of self-harm, help is just a phone call away. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained professional and get connected to a mental health provider in your area. It’s available 24 hours a day nationwide. You can also dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Another local resource is the Marshall University Counseling Center. The Counseling Services staff is made up of licensed psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals trained to provide all of your counseling needs. In the event of an emergency, a Counseling Services staff member is available 24 hours a day seven days a week and can be reached by calling (304) 696-3111 or the Campus Police Department on (304) 696-HELP.

Finally, Dr. Veitia is a good resource and her contact numbers are listed on the MUSOM webpage:

Counseling Center Location:

Office of Student Affairs
Huntington, West Virginia
304-691-1730
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