Texas A&M University- Texarkana announced that it has joined JED Campus in support of student well-being and mental health. The program is a nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED) designed to help schools evaluate and strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems to ensure that schools have the strongest possible mental health safety nets. Part of an initiative by The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana joins nearly 500 campuses already engaged in the JED Campus program. The program reaches more than six million students in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
By joining JED Campus, Texas A&M University- Texarkana demonstrates a commitment to the emotional well-being of its students. JED Campuses embark on a multiyear strategic collaboration that not only assesses and enhances the work that is already being done but also helps create positive, lasting, systemic change in the campus community. The program provides schools with a framework for supporting student mental health, as well as assessment tools, feedback reports, a strategic plan, and ongoing support from the JED Higher Education team.
“In a post-COVID world, it is imperative that institutions focus on ensuring the well-being of their students,” said Texas A&M University-Texarkana Vice President of Student life Dr. Alytrice Brown. “At Texas A&M University-Texarkana, we are focusing on not just our students’ physical health, but also on their mental health and general well-being. We are excited about partnering with the JED Foundation to create campus-wide ‘safe space’ for our students, faculty, and staff.”
