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The month of September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, and as part of the annual awareness campaign, the Western Illinois University Counseling Center (UCC) will host Fresh Check Day and Send Silence Packing on Thursday, Sept. 22 and Thursday, Sept. 29, respectively.
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Abisola Ayoola has made it her mission to give students an increased voice on the board.
This week, 60 Minutes reported on rising rates of childhood suicide, depression, anxiety and self-harm in the U.S. If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis, help is available here.
Suicide Awareness Month expands to include gameday observance.
Mental health issues among college students have increased by nearly 50% since 2013, one large study shows, now affecting 3 of every 5 students. Other researchers have found that the pandemic definitely contributed to a heavier toll on college students’ mental health.