3. +
Suicide Prevention Programs…
• The University of
Connecticut is one of
the many campuses
around the nation that
raises awareness
through a Suicide
Prevention Program.
5. +
Participating UConn offices:
Academic Center for Exploratory Students
Cultural Centers
Center for Students with Disabilities
Dining Services
Higher Education and Student Affairs
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Office of Student Services and Advocacy
Office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs
6. +
Participating UConn offices
continued:
Office of Wellness and Prevention
Parents Association
Police Department
Residential Life
Student Activities
Student Health Services
Student Union
And more…
12. +
Suicide Awareness…
•“There are still
thousands dying every
year without
recognition.”
• Jennifer Fox, Clinical
Psychologist at UConn
13. +
Factors contributing to youth
suicide:
Cyber-bullying
Major life transitions
Newfound responsibilities
Self-discovery
Pressure for social change
Heavy academic load
And more…
14. +
Contributing Factors…
“Whether you are a college student or not, people
ages 18-24 are at the age at which people
experience the onset of significant mental illness.”
Barry Schreier, Director of Uconn Counseling and Mental Health
Services
15. +
Too much stress?
• Pressure to maintain
good grades can be a
large contributing factor to
youth suicide.
16. +
“Survivor’s Guilt”
A phenomenon in which one will
struggle with residual emotions such as
guilt, confusion, and anger following the
loss of a loved one.
17. +
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Nationally recognized as a “Best Practices” program
by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health
Care Organizations.
20. +
Sources:
Barry Schreier, Director of UConn Counseling and Mental
Health Services
Jennifer Fox, Clinical Psychologist,UConn Counseling and
Mental Health Services
Julian Murillo, UConn Alumni
Sarah Parsons, UConn Student
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