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University of West Georgia  (2009–2012)

Program Description:

The Program foR Education, InterVention Education aNd Treatment at the University of West Georgia (PREVENT@UWG) project is a comprehensive program for suicide prevention and promoting help-seeking behavior. It is based on the assumption that individuals who have recurring contact with a student have the best opportunity to observe and talk about factors that may put the student at risk for suicide, break down barriers to help seeking, encourage students to seek the help they need, and make informed referrals.

Following these assumptions PREVENT@UWG proposes to target resident assistants, leaders of student organizations, faculty, and staff for training to help them identify students at risk for suicide, make effective referrals, and break down barriers to help-seeking. These cohorts will be trained to respond to risk factors such as low self-esteem, student stress, depression, loneliness, hopelessness, academic problems, relationship and family issues, financial concerns, and adjustment to college before suicidal ideation is observable.

Additionally, the outreach component will deliver educational seminars, events, and a media campaign to make all students more aware of the issues surrounding suicide and break down barriers to help-seeking.

Contact Information:
Mark Parrish, PhD
Project Director, Assistant Professor
Counseling and Educational Psychology
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple
Carrollton, GA 30118
Tel: 678-839-6117
Email: mparrish@westga.edu

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