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During the month of October, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Student Affairs and Campus Life (SACL) will host a series of events to help faculty and instructors support students who have had experiences related to suicide and those at risk of suicide.

The two sessions, which will each be offered both online and in-person at separate times, will include an overview led by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a 30-minute discussion about UMass Amherst campus resources. For online sessions, a Zoom link will be provided upon registration. 

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 10: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, CTL Conference Room 714
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day

This session addresses the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what instructors can do to support suicide prevention. 

Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 24: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, CTL Conference Room 714
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day

Participants in this session will learn strategies for helping to support students with experiencing suicidal thoughts as well as those who have experienced a suicide attempt.

More information about these events and links for registration can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning events page. For any questions, email ctl@umass.edu.