Thursday, November 21, 2024
11/21/2024
Project Name: Delta State University's Suicide Prevention Project Population: Delta State University students, the majority of which come from underserved and economically-depressed counties in Mississippi. Strategies: 1) Train faculty and students using Kognito's At-Risk simulation trainings 2) Provide educational seminars on topic such as depression, suicide prevention, and substance abuse 3) Promote the National Suicide Hotline 4) Provide information to parents of students 5) Develop and provide informational materials that address warning signs 6) Strengthen campus network and infrastructure Goal 1: Increase the knowledge and ability of student and faculty gatekeepers to identify and intervene with student's exhibiting suicidal and mental health risk factors, and appropriately refer students in distress. Objective 1) Train faculty, staff and student gatekeepers using the Kognito At-Risk Simulation training. Objective 2) Promote awareness of national suicide hotline and other referral network resources Objective 3) Strengthen campus network and referral system to address mental health needs of students by increasing coordination among the on campus, potential entrance points for the program such as our Confidential Assessment and Response Team, Campus Police, Housing department, Counseling Center and Student Health Services as well as the athletic Champs Life Skills Program. Goal 2: Increase awareness and knowledge of mental health topics and symptoms that can lead to suicidal thoughts, reducing the stigma for seeking care. Objective 1) Provide educational seminars on topics such as depression, anxiety, and stress reduction. Objective 2) Provide information to students and parents on risk factors, symptoms, and appropriate interventions Objective 3) Increase the number of students seeking mental and behavioral health services on campus.
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