Mental fuck up in US universities
SHIT HAPPENS: from US universities
In the past few weeks, there have been multiple students who have taken their own lives at college campuses across the nation. During this week, National Mental Health Awareness Week, we’d like to remind you that there are resources on campus for students who may be feeling isolated, alone and hopeless or who may be thinking about hurting themselves or even feeling suicidal.
If you are the one feeling this way, please reach out to those around you. You are very important to us. Hundreds of students seek us out every year when they’re in despair, and we have ways to support them.
We also want you to learn about the signs that someone around you may be in trouble and how you can help. If you’re ever worried about a friend or roommate, trust your instincts. Some signs that may be cause for concern include:
-- Marked change in academic performance: absences, poor performance or lack of class participation
-- Unusual behavior: isolation, problems with friends or family members, exaggerated emotional responses
-- Changes in appearance: dramatic weight loss or gain or poor personal hygiene
-- Talking or writing about death or suicide
-- Recent situations such as losses, legal issues, substance abuse or academic difficulties.
The most critical factors in approaching anyone for whom you have concern are genuine concern, caring and trustworthiness. One of the greatest myths about suicide is that asking if someone is thinking about ending their life will make it more likely. Just the opposite is true: Those who are asked describe feeling relieved and are less likely to act on their suicidal thoughts. We recommend approaching the person in private, conveying your concern, not judgments, and providing hope.
Students living in University Housing can always talk to their House Fellow or Residence Life Staff, who are trained and experienced in supporting students and connecting them with campus resources.
The University Health Services counseling center is also an excellent, confidential resource for students. You can make an appointment to talk with a counselor at or receive crisis services by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling the same number and selecting option 9.
Or call the Division of Student Life to discuss your concern about a friend by dialing 00000 and asking to speak with the Dean on Call.
In the past few weeks, there have been multiple students who have taken their own lives at college campuses across the nation. During this week, National Mental Health Awareness Week, we’d like to remind you that there are resources on campus for students who may be feeling isolated, alone and hopeless or who may be thinking about hurting themselves or even feeling suicidal.
If you are the one feeling this way, please reach out to those around you. You are very important to us. Hundreds of students seek us out every year when they’re in despair, and we have ways to support them.
We also want you to learn about the signs that someone around you may be in trouble and how you can help. If you’re ever worried about a friend or roommate, trust your instincts. Some signs that may be cause for concern include:
-- Marked change in academic performance: absences, poor performance or lack of class participation
-- Unusual behavior: isolation, problems with friends or family members, exaggerated emotional responses
-- Changes in appearance: dramatic weight loss or gain or poor personal hygiene
-- Talking or writing about death or suicide
-- Recent situations such as losses, legal issues, substance abuse or academic difficulties.
The most critical factors in approaching anyone for whom you have concern are genuine concern, caring and trustworthiness. One of the greatest myths about suicide is that asking if someone is thinking about ending their life will make it more likely. Just the opposite is true: Those who are asked describe feeling relieved and are less likely to act on their suicidal thoughts. We recommend approaching the person in private, conveying your concern, not judgments, and providing hope.
Students living in University Housing can always talk to their House Fellow or Residence Life Staff, who are trained and experienced in supporting students and connecting them with campus resources.
The University Health Services counseling center is also an excellent, confidential resource for students. You can make an appointment to talk with a counselor at or receive crisis services by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling the same number and selecting option 9.
Or call the Division of Student Life to discuss your concern about a friend by dialing 00000 and asking to speak with the Dean on Call.
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