[VPAAEtal] Mental Health Matters Events - Tomorrow, Nov. 13, 2018

[Academic Affairs]

University Community,

Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 13) is Mental Health Matters Day on campus. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend scheduled events to enhance their knowledge about mental health and well-being while learning about available mental health resources. Following are activities offered to all faculty, staff and students.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Campus Connect: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training - This program focuses on increasing knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning student crises and student suicide. Participants will develop listening skills, communication strategies, and the ability to compassionately and directly ask others about their suicidal thoughts. Faculty and staff are requested to register via the Training and Development website. Student should register via email to Caleb.Barnet at tamuc.edu<mailto:Caleb.Barnet at tamuc.edu>.

2 p.m. - J. Danee Sergeant, guest speaker, will share her experience of homelessness, substance abuse disorder, bullying, and experience of LGBTQ, mental health diagnosis, and person of color intersecting identities.

9 p.m. - "Being of Sacred Worth" - At the Wesleyan Campus Ministry, there will be a program and discussion led by Reverend Brian Dierolf, which will focus on faith and mental health issues. A light meal will be served.

John Humphreys
Provost and Vice President
Academic Affairs
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