Safety Awareness Month: Suicide Prevention Week
by Green & Gold News |
This week, take action in raising awareness and learning more during National Suicide Prevention Week. This week is an opportunity to learn skills to recognize warning signs that someone may be at risk for suicide and what you can do to help someone who may be in crisis. Stop by one of the Health Promotion Team's tables around campus and participate in making a helper flag or attend a free suicide prevention training.
Helper Flags
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. | Social Sciences Building, Lobby
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1–3 p.m. | Cuddy Quad
Make a flag to honor someone who has helped you. We all need help sometimes and it is always okay to ask for help. Helper Flags will be displayed in the Cuddy Quad all week.
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.–noon | Student Union, Room 103
Learn about suicide risk ractors and warning signs, how to effectively communicate with someone at risk, and how to help them connect to campus and community resources. This is a free, drop-in training — no registration necessary.
During this pandemic, it could be harder to notice warning signs of suicide. Look out for these signs:
- No longer responding to texts or calls.
- Withdrawal from relationships or normal activities.
- Changes in tone or language when talking, texting or posting online.
- Changes in energy levels or appetite.
- Increased use of drugs or alcohol.
What can you do if you think someone may be considering suicide?
- Ask them.
- Keep them safe.
- Be there.
- Help them connect.
- Follow up.
Resources that can help:
- Learn more about what you can do to help save a life at bethe1to.com.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- UAA Student Health and Counseling Center is available to students for in person and telehealth counseling. Call (907) 786-4040 for an appointment.
- UAA Psychological Services Center is available to the Anchorage community for low fees on a sliding scale. Call (907) 786-1795.
Check out more Safety Awareness Month events.
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