Start the Conversation: A Suicide Prevention Presentation

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Wednesday September 21, 2022
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Room 118, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
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Contact

Andrew Stochel

astochel3@gatech.edu

404-894-2575

Summaries

Summary Sentence: There is a great deal of taboo surrounding suicide, asking for help, and knowing what to say. However, it only takes a moment to break these barriers and to receive and offer help.

Full Summary: There is a great deal of taboo surrounding suicide, asking for help, and knowing what to say. However, it only takes a moment to break these barriers and to receive and offer help.

Many college students have thoughts of suicide at some point in their life and many more have struggle with mental health concerns. Many people often want to give help and support to these individuals, but often feel unsure and uneasy about what to do. There is a great deal of taboo surrounding suicide, asking for help, and knowing what to say. However, it only takes a moment to break these barriers and to receive and offer help. Come learn how to seize the awkward and Start the Conversation!

Registration for trainings can be found at https://mentalhealth.gatech.edu/end-suicide-initiative

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Additional Information

In Campus Calendar
Yes
Groups

General, Suicide Prevention, Counseling Center, Student Engagement and Well-Being

Invited Audience
Faculty/Staff, Postdoc, Graduate students, Undergraduate students
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Training/Workshop
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Status
  • Created By: Kristen Bailey
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Sep 12, 2022 - 11:48am
  • Last Updated: Sep 12, 2022 - 11:48am