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The college experience cause a great deal of stress for students as they transition to the demands of college life and adjust to unique changes in relationships and self-actualization. For some, the stress may become unmanageable and overwhelming. This page provides basic guidelines for parents/family, faculty, staff, and ecclesiastic leaders to recognize and respond to students who are in distress.

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Crisis and Emergency

November 14, 2019 10:16 AM
If you know someone who is experiencing a crisis or is believed to be a danger to self and/or others, please check out the Crisis and Emergency page to contact the appropriate support services or emergency responders.


Suicide Awareness

Browse through resources and services offered around suicide prevention.
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Individual Counseling

For non-crisis appointments, schedule an appointment.
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Request Suicide Prevention Training

May 25, 2022 03:19 PM
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1-2 hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional "gatekeepers" the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. BYUH now provides this training to anyone that wants to take it. Request a Presentation

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff interact daily with students and may be the first to encounter a student who is in distress. It is important to encourage students to seek appropriate assistance from various campus and community resources.

Ecclesiastical Leaders

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Ecclesiastical leaders are called to care for the temporal and spiritual well-being of the members in their stewardship and in working with these individuals may be the first to encounter those in distress. Counseling Services is available to support the mental health needs of those in your congregation.

In some cases, along with spiritual intervention, individuals with mental health concerns may benefit from mental health services. Licensed clinical professionals are available to provide mental health assessment, individual counseling, couples and family counseling, and crisis response. Please refer to the table for signs that mental health care is needed.

Parents

Adjusting to college life causes a great deal of stress and may be overwhelming for some. The support and connection with parents can help your student cope and manage stressors.

Helpful Tips

  1. Validate and recognize your student’s thoughts, feelings, and experience.
  2. Be strength’s based by recognizing small gains and things that are going well.
  3. Be honest and direct when sharing your concerns.
  4. Avoid judgmental and criticizing statements.
  5. Express your love, care, and appreciation. This can be verbally or through an act of kindness (spend time together, send a letter, etc.).

At times, students may need more support and may benefit from connecting with a counselor or other campus resources. Trained counselors are available for consultation with parents and provide free counseling to full-time BYUH students and their dependents.