Editor’s note: This column contains non-graphic references to suicide. Friends, family, teachers and peers — not mental health professionals — are often the first to …
Suicide Prevention & Education
If there is an immediate threat to self or others, you are strongly encouraged to contact 911. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, …
CWC Talks: The College Mental Health Podcast
CWC Talks is a podcast devoted to honest conversations about mental health and wellness, in college and beyond. Episodes feature a variety of topics relevant …
Crisis Support
If there is an immediate threat to a student’s physical safety, or a threat to another person’s physical safety, students are strongly encouraged to contact …
Five Ways You Can Help a Student In Distress
As UF faculty or staff you may be the first one to notice signs of distress of a student. At UF, it is our shared …
Looking Beyond the Numbers and Learning to Talk About Suicide
You may shake your head in disbelief at the statistics, Over 49,000 people died by suicide in the US in 2023. These are real people …
Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide can be prevented Whether you have suicidal thoughts or know someone who has them, know that there is help and there is hope. Phone …
Recognizing and Helping a Student in Distress
College students typically encounter a great deal of stress (e.g. academic, social, family, work, financial) during the course of their educational experience. While most students …