Wednesday, March 28th, 2018:
The UM Counseling and Psychological Services is pleased to announce the newest addition to our do something: Stop Student Suicide Messages of Hope tile display. In collaboration with the Pierpont Commons Board of Representatives and the Stamps School of Art and Design, our third installation is located on North Campus. The unique design of this board highlights the diverse voices of our four North Campus schools/colleges.
As an agency, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) remains committed to the celebration and promotion of diversity in all its forms. We condemn oppression in every form and work to provide a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for all persons. Creating and sustaining a welcoming campus climate requires mutual respect for all. And that means discrimination and harassment are not acceptable at the University of Michigan. At CAPS, we remain committed to affirming inclusivity, value, and belonging of all students.
When faced with social injustices, bias incidents, and controversial speakers, it is extremely difficult to cope and know what to do. Feeling overwhelmed with the current socio-political state, experiencing discrimination, or being impacted by contentious people or policies increases stress which remains correlated to negative mental health outcomes. During these times, it remains imperative that we take care of ourselves, take care of loved ones, and take care of our campus community.
Sometimes...therapists have to dance. Dance has both physical and mental health benefits. It can reduce stress, diminish depression, communicate feelings, increase energy levels, help you feel connected to peers, and more.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free confidential psychological services for currently enrolled U of M undergraduate and graduate students. These services include support for students experiencing a crisis or urgent situation. The following is a list of crisis services provided by CAPS. Consultation with CAPS is available if help (in-person or virtually) is needed in determining what service fits for your need.
Facts:
At UM CAPS, 38% of students have thought about or considered suicide.
Did you know? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Suicide among males is four times higher than among females
Male deaths represent 79% of all US suicides
Suicide rate peaks in men between the ages of 20 to 24
Suicide touches all races, ethnicities, abilities, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, nationalities, religions, and veteran status. All Individuals are unique and have intersecting identities. When we don’t acknowledge the identities impacted by suicide, we enable the stigma that keeps too many silent and possibly disregard the specific needs of individuals. While the list on this page may not be exhaustive, we hope to share statistics and ways you can support someone who is from a different identity than yours.
