{"id":996,"date":"2019-01-10T03:34:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T03:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/blog\/?p=996"},"modified":"2022-12-02T01:57:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T06:57:28","slug":"mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-grant-awarded-to-jed-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-grant-awarded-to-jed-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Grant Awarded to JED Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting back to school after a break can trigger feelings of anxiety and stress for many teens and young adults. When one is able to shake off those feelings after a day or two, it’s normal, but when those feelings are profound and continue for weeks or months, it’s best to seek assistance and learn coping methods to avoid a downward spiral leading to feelings of hopelessness and despair.<\/p>\n

Approximately half of all young adults with a mental health condition are not receiving adequate treatment, and mental health support tends to be underfunded among even the best colleges and universities. Untreated, mental health issues and the consequences of bullying can lead to suicidal thoughts and feelings, and in more and more cases, to suicide itself.<\/p>\n

The Suicide Prevention Coalition states suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth between 10 and 24 years old and results in approximately 5,000 deaths a year in the U.S.<\/p>\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.<\/p>\n

About 30% of those who attempt suicide tell someone before, so if you know or suspect that someone might be suicidal, there’s a good chance that you can help.<\/p>\n

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