USD will again participate in the Healthy Minds Survey with the University of Michigan
All students 18 years and older are encouraged to participate in this anonymous, online survey meant to assess and improve our wellness resources at USD. By completing the survey, you are helping ensure every member of our community is able to thrive. Watch your email for a message from healthyminds-USD@umich.edu
FAQ
Results from the survey are used to improve wellness resources, find ways to reach people to ensure they have support and places/people to reach out to, and identify opportunities to serve those most vulnerable in the USD community.
It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the survey.
The survey includes a broad range of questions about wellness and mental health, including sensitive issues. You may be asked questions like “In the past 4 weeks, how many days have you felt that emotional or mental difficulties have hurt your academic performance?” You will also be asked a few questions about yourself, such as your gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and academic program.
The survey is completely anonymous and USD will not know which individuals completed the survey. The University of Michigan will present an aggregated report on the percentage of USD students who completed the survey and general demographic information.
While we value your thoughts and feedback, taking part in this study is optional. Choosing not to participate will have no effect on your employment status, grades or any other benefits to which you are entitled. You may also quit being in the study at any time or decide not to answer any specific questions.
The University of Michigan collects and analyzes the results to ensure responses are kept private, anonymous and confidential. USD receives an aggregated report and best practices from the University of Michigan with the results.
USD Proud to be a JED Campus. JED is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to young adult mental health, helping students navigate emotional challenges and thrive. JED’s programs integrate with USD’s existing systems to maximize impact and transform our efforts into a comprehensive mental health strategy that protects students and strengthens the entire USD community. The Health Minds Survey is meant to assess USD’s progress during the fourth year of our participation in the JED campus cohort program.
In Fall 2023, the University of San Diego (USD) joined the JED Campus program, a multiyear partnership with The JED Foundation dedicated to enhancing student mental health and reducing suicide rates.
This initiative directly supports USD’s Lighting the Way to 2030 (Goal 1) and the Thriving Student Model, moving us toward a public health framework where every member of our community acts as an "open door" for students in need.
By implementing evidence-based practices and data-driven strategies, USD is working to foster a campus culture that prioritizes prevention, early intervention, and resilience.
JED strengthens schools by working directly to put systems, programs, and policies in place to create a culture of caring that protects student mental health, builds life skills, and makes it more likely that struggling students will seek help and be recognized, connected to care, and supported.
The JED Timeline
Faculty & Staff Resource Guide
We invite all professional staff and faculty to be active partners in this work. This guide provides a framework for team discussions, training opportunities, and a checklist of action items to help your unit advance our campus-wide culture of care.
Download the Faculty & Staff Resource Guide (PDF)
To assess our campus-wide progress, an annual JED Check-In form will be sent to units. This form will align with the checklist found in the resource guide.
QPR Training
Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR is designed for our whole community to get trained in, including: students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Sign up for an upcoming QPR training here.
Learn More
To learn more about the strategies and comprehensive approaches used to improve student mental health, you can visit the official JED Foundation website.
For any inquiries regarding USD’s JED Campus initiative or the resource guide, please contact our team at wellness@sandiego.edu