Suicide Prevention Week reminds people who are hurting and suffering that someone is there for them and always will be. The Uconn Suicide Prevention Committee works throughout the year to share information and educates students on how to prevent a suicide and in what ways you can offer help to those in need.
For more information, visit: http://www.suicideprevention.uconn.edu/index_tmp.html
The events that took place throughout the week were used to shed light on this issue and remind everyone to show that you care.
Field of Memories: September 19, 2014
The Be Aware Show You Care Flag represents the 1000+ suicides that occur on U.S. college campuses each year.
Run With Your Pack: September 20, 2014
This 5K helps raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention on campus.
Q&A with Counseling and Mental Health Services: September 20, 2014
Experts from Counseling and Mental Health share information on how to cope with adjusting to college.
Sunrise Yoga: September 22, 2014
Students gathered at 6:30am at Horsebarn Hill for a relaxing morning of yoga.
Student Voices Panel: September 25, 2014
Students share their stories and offer help to those seeking it.
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Hines: October 1, 2014
Kevin Hines, who is one of the few survivors from jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge, shares his time of struggle and advocates for suicide awareness.
Sources:
Bailey Wright (Yoga Photography)
http://www.suicideprevention.uconn.edu