How To Celebrate 2Nd Annual Suicide Prevention Week At N.D.N.Nh.I.A.D., D.S.U.S., And Stockton College

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1 2 ND ANNUAL SUICIDE EVENTS 5 DAYS OF EVENTS Sunday, October 4, Suicide Prevention Walk (Lakeside Lodge starting location) at 6 p.m. Tuesday October 6, Suicide Prevention Panel, F-111, 4:30 6 p.m. Monday, October 5 Wednesday, October 7, Free depression screenings in front of the Library, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday, October 5 Wednesday October 7, Art Contest Draw Resilience in front of E-Wing Gallery, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday, October 5 Dynamic Speaker Josh Rivedal one-man Broadway show, performed in the Campus Theater, 6 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, Interactive Discussion of Depression and Suicide in the Media, Alton Theater, 8 10 p.m. Thursday, October 8, Mental Health First Aid, and Intro Campus Center meeting room 5, 4:30 6 p.m. Thursday, October 8, Student-Veteran Organization sponsored Movie, Joe s War, and reflection session with Director Phil Falcone, L-112, 5:30 9 p.m. Sponsored by: Active Minds, The Wellness Center, Student Vets (SVO), Pride alliance, Delta Zeta, Peer Educators, Student Athletes S.A.A.C., Student Senate

2 PREVENTION WALK OCTOBER 4, 2015 One mile accessible walk through the center of Stockton s beautiful campus, focusing on remembrance, support, and prevention. All are welcome, this is a free event open to the community. The walk will end with a pledge to prevent suicide, an open mic to share experiences, and community speakers. Participants are encouraged to bring photos, names, mementos, of people who completed suicide to place on our remembrance wall at the beginning of the walk. Registration begins at 6 p.m., Lakeside Lodge

3 ART CONTEST Draw Resilience The ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens Official Rules: One entry per person Must be a form of 2-D visual art, no larger than a poster board 28 X 22 (not excluding photography, painting, drawing, etc.) 1st Place ipad 2nd and 3rd Place Gift Cards Entries must be dropped off in J-204 by Friday, October 2nd by 4 p.m. Include first and last name and address and phone number attached to submission The Wellness Center reserves the right to use the submissions during Suicide Prevention Week and the images of the submissions for future events The winners will be notified, and non-winners must pick up their artwork by Friday, October 9th Artist s will provide digital image of the art work to accompany the physical piece. Stockton students can vote for their favorite between Monday, October 5th through Wednesday, October 7th in person in E-Wing between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or via . foundation, Mental Health Association of Atlantic County,

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5 SUICIDE PREVENTION PANEL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 4:30 6 p.m. ROOM F-111 Students with depression and suicidal ideation will share their experience of struggle and recovery. Students will be supported by experts from the Mental Health Association and a licensed therapist from Counseling Services

6 AN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN THE MEDIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER p.m. Topics to be discussed: Sara F. will share her experience with a friend s suicidal post on Facebook and how she handled the situation. Facebook s new features to support people who make suicidal statements Depression/Suicide portrayal in fiction and non-fiction Movies and TV shows The not so obvious faces of depression Pro-depression Tumblr sites as well as Pro-recovery/wellness Tumblr sites. Use of Facebook and increased depression. A student s experience with a social media fast Apps for recovery and wellness Discussion and reflection encouraged. * Mental health professional will be available for support during the program.

7 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, AN INTRO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 CAMPUS CENTER MEETING ROOM 5 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. This course teaches participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness, provide support, deescalate crisis, and if appropriate, refer individuals to services. This highly interactive program employs scenarios and activities to show how to respond in a variety of situations. Nathan.morell@stockton.edu Presented by the Mental Health Associtation