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A new report indicates substantial improvements in the mental health of students at colleges that participate in a comprehensive approach to mental health issues.
Rates of suicide among young people have increased by about 36% in roughly the last two decades and the surge has caught the attention of federal policymakers. The Biden administration has a new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and a Federal Action Plan, highlighting the need for a coordinated approach to prevention and equity in treatment and research. It follows the Bipartisan Policy Center s launch of a youth mental health task force in January. .
The 2024 Arizona Alzheimer s Consortium Public Conference kicks off Saturday, where industry experts and researchers will share the latest scientific developments and ongoing advances to fight Alzheimer s disease and other forms of dementia. David Coon, director of the Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging at Arizona State University, will lead the conference. Coon said experts continue to see growing numbers of people developing dementia in the Grand Canyon State, which also means increased demand for care from family and friends. .
A new report showed a significant decrease in suicidal ideation, planning and attempts on college campuses around the nation, as well as improved levels of those suffering from anxiety and depression. The nonprofit Jed Foundation analyzed a decade s worth of data from higher ed institutions participating in their JED Campus program. It provides colleges and universities with resources and guidance to protecting and improving student mental health. .