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Michelle Goode, program director of the Center for Health Promotion and co-chair of the JED Campus Initiative, is working on new mental health goals for the college.

Q&A: JED co-chair implements new tools for campus mental health

By Kai Lincke, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
Through working with faculty, staff and students, Michelle Goode, campus co-chair of the JED Campus Initiative, has implemented new resources and training for mental health awareness.
Since becoming a JED Campus, the college has enacted multiple initiatives, like partnering with the mindfulness app Sanvello and implementing two Stop and Breathe Weeks, a week-long initiative that promotes de-stress during finals weeks on campus. 

College makes progress to improve mental health in community

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022
Ithaca College is halfway through the JED campus initiative, the four-year mental health program the college joined in January 2020. The college released a progress report in September.
Stop and Breathe Week is a week-long initiative that promotes de-stress events to calm students before their finals. The JED campus outreach committee compiles a list of events thrown by organizations and clubs that support students mental wellness. 

IC’s Stop and Breathe week helps students relax before finals

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor • April 13, 2022
As Spring 2022 comes to an end Ithaca College’s departments and organizations are preparing for the campus’ Stop and Breathe Week, April 30 to May 6.
The college is attempting to address the mental health needs of students through its partnership with the JED Foundation, which is a nonprofit that works to protect emotional health.

Students express need in more mental health services at college

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021
The college is attempting to address the mental health needs of students through its partnership with the JED Foundation, which is a nonprofit that works to protect emotional health.
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