CAFE workshops for faculty: 'Help Prevent Student Suicide,' Feb. 8-10

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30-10 a.m., Gordon Hartlieb Hall, Room 103
Thursday, Feb. 9, 8:30-10 a.m., UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 302
Friday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 302

The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is offering three opportunities this week for faculty members to learn more about helping to prevent student suicide. Suicide is a serious concern among UAA students. Research shows 22% of students at UAA have experienced suicidal ideation or have attempted suicide at some point in their lives. Of these, 6% are considered at very high risk, reporting suicidal ideation or attempting suicide within the last 12 months. Among UAA faculty, 40% have had a student they were concerned was at risk for suicide, yet less than one fourth report confidence in recognizing the warning signs of suicide.
 
UAA faculty members are uniquely positioned to make a difference in the lives of students in this area. Join us as staff from the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services discuss verbal and behavioral clues associated with suicide risk among college students, offer ideas on how to encourage help-seeking and provide information about campus and community support services.
 
Light refreshments will be served.

Register online for any of the offered workshops.