The University of West Georgia is preparing for Suicide Prevention Week starting September 9 - 14. The events during the week include a variety of activities designed to provide information and facts to UWG students on ways to prevent suicide and how to positively handle it and help those in need.
According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, “data from several sources indicate that a significant number of students on campuses across the country experience mental health problems, and approximately 1,100 students die by suicide each year.” The center also notes that “many students who experience mental health problems or are suicidal are not receiving help.”
The goal of all Suicide Prevention Week events is to increase awareness of mental health issues that college students face, increase help—seeking for mental health concerns, and educate the campus on the warning signs of suicide and effective ways to help individuals in psychological distress.
The events for Suicide Prevention Week are as follows:
Monday, September 9 at 11a.m-1p.m, UCC (outdoors)*
PREVENT@UWG Day: students will have a chance to win prizes by answering questions and wearing their PREVENT@UWG t-shirts.
Monday, September 9 at 12p.m.-1p.m., Campus Center 108.3/4
Campus Wide Suicide Prevention Training
Tuesday, September 10 at 7:30p.m.-9p.m., Campus Center 108.1
Mental Health Panel
Wednesday, September 11 at 11a.m.-1p.m., UCC*
Mardi Gras Beads with Meaning: students, faculty and staff wear beads in support of suicide prevention.
Thursday, September 12 at 11a.m.-2p.m., TLC Atrium
Sources of Strength Day
Thursday, September 12 at 8p.m.-10p.m., Campus Center 108.2
Mental Health Movie Night
Friday, September 14
Our Stories: stories of celebrities’ and students’ mental health recovery online at www.westga.edu/prevent.
