These questions have driven CAPS to do something more around suicide prevention for our campus.
This is a nice, relaxing yoga sequence designed for any level of yoga experience. It will help you calm the nervous system as well as to release stress and tension. Give it a try.
You can find valuable tips for managing depression by viewing videos from experts at the University of Michigan Depression Center.
The videos offer discuss tips on sleeping well, the relationships between food and exercise with depression There are also videos that offer tips about medication usage, psychotherapy options and new approaches for treating depression.
The videos can be found here
At Michigan, we know how to develop a vision into action that makes a difference. When students, faculty and staff are engaged, exciting things happen here. We can work to stop student suicide in a new and unique way--by connecting with one another. We are the leaders and best, and in this spirit, we can take care of one another.
CAPS’ initiative is focused on increasing hope and resilience for students who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
You and your colleagues can make a difference.
Hang in there! You can do it. I believe in you.
“I came across this message of hope today at a drinking fountain on the first floor of Mason Hall. It especially caught my attention and hit home because one of my brother's friends incidentally committed suicide this past Sunday. As you can imagine, it's been quite a rocky week. I really appreciated this note of encouragement and would love to continue to see more of these all around campus,” Anonymous student.
Often, you as a staff or faculty person will be one of the first persons to find out that a student is having personal problems that are interfering with their academic success or daily lives. The student may come to you for academic advising, or visit during office hours, send you an email, etc. and share personal concerns with you.