Scholarship to Combat Mental Illness

Depression, suicide, and mental illness are serious problems that affect thousands of college students every year. Approximately 1,100 college students commit suicide every year, and some estimates say that 1 in every 7 college students has had suicidal thoughts. The College Day Team is dedicated to combating mental illness in the college community. We will be offering a $2,000 scholarship for the person who does the most on their college campus to combat and educate people to the dangers of mental illness in the college community. To be considered for this scholarship, we require a resume and two-page, double-spaced essay describing your experience in the mental health community, and how you helped to spread mental health awareness. Submit your essay and resume by clicking HERE.

Recognizing Depression, Mental Illness, and Suicide

For information about the symptoms of depression, click on one of the following links:

1. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliances Page on Depression
2. National Institute of Mental Health
3. Mental Help Net

To make a donation, click on one of the following links:

1. National Mental Health Association
2. National Alliance On Mental Illness

Links to Resources

Here are some other resources to check out about mental illness:

1. National Alliance on Mental Illness
2. National Institute of Mental Health
3. American Psychological Association
4. Mental Help Net

What College Day Inc. Is Doing

Part of College Day’s mission is to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide within the college community. To do this, we are going to be donating 10% of the gross revenue made over the fiscal year. We will be working with student health center’s on campuses across the country to promote on campus mental health activities and raise awareness about this issue.