PO777: Improving Awareness and Training About Suicide in a University Community

  • PMD: 6,9
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 3: Promoting Safe and Positive Schools

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. gain greater knowledge and understanding regarding university initiatives to support suicide intervention and prevention at a postsecondary level;
  2. gain greater insight into the climate surrounding the topic of suicide and the barriers preventing university community members from partaking in training opportunities; and
  3. better understand how university community members want to be supported regarding suicide prevention and intervention.

Description

Suicide rates are increasing on university campuses. Learn how university community members want to be supported in preventing suicide on campus, and what barriers get in the way.

Presenter(s)

Brittany Lorentz, University of Calgary
Stephanie J. Howe, MS, University of Calgary
Courtney L. Miller, University of Calgary

Contributor(s)

David Nordstokke, PhD

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