Sei sulla pagina 1di 12

Depression

Awareness
and Suicide
Prevention

Molloy Nursing Student Association &


Psychology Club Meeting
October 15, 2015

Carrie Sollin, MA, LMHC


Director of Personal Counseling
Molloy Student Personal Counseling
Center
Contact Information: 516-323-3484
Kellenberg Building- Second Floor,
Room 207

What Should You Do If You Start To


Notice Signs of a Mental Illness in
a Friend or Classmate?

You wont have all the answers, but you can be a good
listener when they attempt to discuss their issues.
Offering words of encouragement shows your friend you
are a source of support rather than one of criticism or
judgment.
Avoid telling your friends to cheer up or snap out of
it. Many who are depressed are aware of their condition,
and telling them to get over it, even with good intentions,
is not helping. They often dont have control over how
they feel during their downward turns.

Most Importantly
Get them help whether it is:
Encouraging your friend to call his/her primary care physician
for professional help. The physician can give a referral to a
therapist (psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, etc.)
Bringing your friend to a counseling center
Calling the schools counseling center for him/her
Calling 911
It is important to seek help from professionals for any
level of depression, so if you feel your friend is at risk,
encourage them to seek help and offer to accompany them,
whether it is to a student health center or a doctors
appointment.

Remember:
While venting or talking
through issues with friends
may be helpful, it is not a
substitute for treatment
Depression can worsen or
lead to a number of other
mental illnesses if left
untreated.

My Experience with
Suicide

Jennifer Sparacino, 09/01/1996- 01/06/2014

Reach Out and Save a


Life
We hope this presentation encourages you to look
into getting help if you feel you need it
It will lead you and your friends to be able to live
happier and healthier lives, especially during
your college years
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 (800)
273-8255

Rascal Flatts Music


Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N
jGCLHidIRc

Thursday,
October
nd
22
(4-9pm)
20% of
proceeds go
to the
American
Foundation

Kick Suicide Out of the


Question

Cardio Kickboxing Class to Prevent Suicide


Lucille Roberts Gym in Rockville Centre
298 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Friday, October 23, 2015 at 7pm
**Only $5 per person**
~ Snacks and light refreshments will be provided~

***One free, three month membership will be raffled off at the


event***
All proceeds will go to the Molloy Nursing Student Associations team for
the American Foundation of Suicide Preventions Out of the Darkness
Walk

**Sunday,October 25, 2015 at Jones


Beach**
Walker Goal: 5,000
Current Walkers Registered: 1535
Fundraising Goal: $350,000
Current Funds Raised:$123,017.00

Dale Camhi
Metro-NY Regional Director of the
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention
Maggie Salvaggio
Long Island Director of the
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention

Potrebbero piacerti anche