According to the University Counseling and Testing Center (UCTC), almost 40 percent of college students will report feeling extreme depression yearly, while five to ten percent will report thoughts of suicide.

The Suicide Prevention Team is teaming with the UCTC to offer faculty and staff suicide prevention training sessions, according to an article on Around the O.

The Suicide Prevention Team is a group of faculty and staff from the UCTC as well as other fields, from the Office of the Dean of Students to the Clark Honors College. The team participates in providing training sessions and meets monthly to discuss and improve suicide prevention on campus.

The training sessions, which last from one to two hours, teach faculty and staff how to help at-risk students by recognizing warning signs and being aware of campus resources. The longer sessions also include role play of effective intervention and communication skills.

For a list of suicide prevention resources, click here.