{"id":15294,"date":"2020-09-09T13:28:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T18:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=15294"},"modified":"2024-12-17T13:36:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:36:15","slug":"suicide-prevention-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/suicide-prevention-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Suicide Prevention Month: Supporting College Students with Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/suicide-prevention-month\/#suicide-warning-signs\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Suicide Warning Signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/suicide-prevention-month\/#risk-factors-for-suicide\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Risk Factors for Suicide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/suicide-prevention-month\/#what-to-do-if-you-see-warning-signs\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">What to Do if You See Warning Signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/suicide-prevention-month\/#resources-to-support-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Resources to Support Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15294\" class=\"elementor elementor-15294\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc97be8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"dc97be8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78b95c2 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"78b95c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4141f20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4141f20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><b>Disclaimer: <\/b>The following blog is an information resource only. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8355), the Crisis Text Line by texting \u201cHOME\u201d to 741741, or on-demand emotional support resource, like TimelyCare.<\/em><\/p><p>The time following high school graduation is a pivotal moment &#8212; the excitement of becoming an adult, taking the next steps in life, and for many, starting college. The risk of suicide is the furthest thing from the mind of many college students. Yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vectorsolutions.com\/resources\/blogs\/suicide-second-highest-cause-of-death-among-college-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">suicide is a leading cause of death<\/a> among college students in the United States. Suicide is of significant concern for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaspectator.com\/news\/2017\/02\/23\/students-of-color-international-students-disproportionately-at-risk-for-suicide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">students of color and international students<\/a>, who are at a disproportionately higher risk. As college students go through an unprecedented, stressful semester due to the global pandemic, it\u2019s critical that students are informed and aware of the warning signs and steps to take if they or someone they know is considering suicide.<\/p><p>It\u2019s not uncommon for some students to struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health disorders. The additional stress of dealing with a global pandemic has resulted in social isolation, which just adds to the challenges faced by today\u2019s college students. Experts suggest that the key to lowering the rates of death by suicide in young adults is educating students and administrators to recognize suicidal behavior, and to improve support resources for those who are at risk. Fortunately, higher education institutions are often proactive in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sprc.org\/effective-prevention\/comprehensive-approach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">comprehensive prevention planning<\/a> to support students with many treatment options and educational resources.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"suicide-warning-signs\"><\/span>Suicide Warning Signs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Suicidal thoughts don\u2019t normally come out of nowhere. There are many risk factors that can indicate that someone may be considering taking his or her own life. Knowing these warning signs can help students support a friend in a time of need. Research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/resources\/suicide-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">four out of five college students<\/a> exhibit clear warning signs prior to contemplating or attempting suicide. Five notable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedfoundation.org\/suicidal-behavior\/#card=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">warning signs<\/a> are:<\/p><ul><li>Withdrawing from friends, family and society.<\/li><li>Dramatic changes in mood or personality.<\/li><li>Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities.<\/li><li>Inability to sleep or sleeping all the time.<\/li><li>Increased use of drugs or alcohol.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"risk-factors-for-suicide\"><\/span>Risk Factors for Suicide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedfoundation.org\/suicidal-behavior\/#card=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Jed Foundation (JED)<\/a>, a number of factors may put a person at increased risk of suicide, including:<\/p><ul><li>A prior suicide attempt.<\/li><li>Prolonged stress.<\/li><li>Isolation.<\/li><li>Recent tragedy.<\/li><li>A serious medical illness or disability.<\/li><\/ul><p>Feelings of isolation are particularly hard to escape for many students as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with ongoing social distancing and quarantine measures still in place. Additionally, several schools are continuing remote or hybrid learning models that disconnect students from friends and campus communities. (If you are reading this and feel anxious or lonely, you are not alone!) In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/college-students-stress-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">85% of college students<\/a> say they\u2019re feeling increased stress and anxiety during COVID-19.<\/p><p>\u201cBe alert to your own stress level and that of other students around you,\u201d said Dr. Jan Hall, executive director of mental health for TimelyCare. \u201cSuicidal thinking has become more prevalent since the pandemic. Now is the time to draw close to each other and provide support.\u201d<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-do-if-you-see-warning-signs\"><\/span>What to Do if You See Warning Signs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>You may be asking what you can do if someone you know is considering suicide or showing warning signs. You can follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethe1to.com\/bethe1to-steps-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">five action steps<\/a> from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:<\/p><ol><li><b>ASK: <\/b>Ask the question, \u201cAre you thinking about suicide?\u201d in a direct, unbiased manner. This opens the door to an honest, supportive conversation.<\/li><li><b>BE THERE: <\/b>It\u2019s important to be present, whether that is in person, over the phone or via video chat.<\/li><li><b>KEEP THEM SAFE:<\/b> If the person has indicated he or she is considering suicide, put <b>time<\/b> and <b>distance<\/b> between the person and the chosen method.<\/li><li><b>HELP THEM CONNECT: <\/b>Connect the person with support via national hotlines and\/or on campus resources, like a counseling center or virtual care through telehealth.<\/li><li><b>FOLLOW UP:<\/b> Do whatever you can to follow up and check in with the person &#8212; call, text, FaceTime &#8212; to see how he or she is doing and if more needs to be done.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u201cIf you are concerned about someone, ask if he or she is having or has had suicidal thoughts,\u201d said Dr. Hall. \u201cIf the answer is yes, stay with that person until you get help. If it is you having thoughts of suicide, then call someone &#8212; a friend, family member, campus counseling center, RA, campus security or 911. If you have access to an on-demand telehealth service like TimelyCare, you can use it to get immediate support.\u201d<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"resources-to-support-students\"><\/span>Resources to Support Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Students struggling with thoughts of suicide can cope with the bad days, find joy, and stay alive by seeking help during times of despair. First and foremost, be kind to yourself and others, and know that feeling broken isn\u2019t bad. We recently shared <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">ideas for college students to help maintain regular self-care<\/a> and support personal mental health. Having a conversation about mental health might be uncomfortable, but it can make a world of difference to someone in need. <a href=\"https:\/\/seizetheawkward.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Seize The Awkward<\/a> is a great resource to help get the conversation started. You can also be an advocate for change through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/your-voice-is-your-power\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Active Minds\u2019<\/a> \u201cYour Voice is Your Power\u201d campaign, which provides resources to help students push for a campus culture of caring and support specifically for students of color.<\/p><p>One of the positive outcomes of the pandemic has been the increased accessibility to utilize telehealth for mental health care. <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">TimelyCare supports students<\/a> with 24\/7 mental health support that offers a diverse group of licensed counselors and behavioral health specialists via our TalkNow and Scheduled Counseling features. These services can be used for any kind of emotional support &#8212; from test anxiety to crisis situations.<\/p><p><em>(If you personally are thinking of harming yourself, please get help now by calling 911; going to the nearest emergency room; contacting your local health care provider, campus counseling service or campus security; or using on-demand emotional support resource, like TimelyCare)<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disclaimer: The following blog is an information resource only. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8355), the Crisis Text Line by texting \u201cHOME\u201d to 741741, or on-demand emotional support resource, like TimelyCare. 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