Suicide Prevention Week 2024
Schedule of Events
The 2024 Suicide Prevention Week will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 4.
The Student Counseling Service and the Suicide Prevention Team are proud to sponsor Suicide Prevention Week. Our goal is to help students increase awareness of mental health concerns, especially depression and suicidal thoughts, and to promote mental health resources and suicide prevention in hopes of improving the emotional health of those in our campus community. Suicide Prevention Week will be held from Sept. 29-Oct. 4, 2024, and includes the activities listed below.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Out of Darkness 5k Suicide Prevention Walk (Oxford area/Miami University) - Oxford Uptown Park, 1 p.m.
Open to all Miami University students and employees, and to Oxford-area community members.
- Visit mental health-focused resource tables.
- Show your support for this important cause.
- Participate in activities honoring those who are struggling/have struggled with thoughts of suicide.
- Hear from student and community speakers.
- Walk the 5K route to bring more attention to this issue.
- Join or start a walk team and fundraise for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Monday, Sept. 30
Dog Therapy
2-3 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002
Miller Center DIY De-stress
10 a.m.-Noon
Shriver Center 304
Join us for painting and fun!
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Dog Therapy
1-2 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training for Students
6-7 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, 0202
Offered by Miami Hope
Mental Health and Leadership Panel Discussion and Dinner
6-7:30 p.m.
Marcum Hotel and Conference Center
Presidents from Miami's student organizations are invited to a dinner and panel discussion about how they are addressing their mental health while serving as leaders of their organizations. For more information and to sign up, please contact Will Brinley at brinlewh@MiamiOH.edu.
Sponsored by: Associated Student Government, Panhellenic Association, and Interfraternity Council
LEGO Competition with the Miller Center
7-10 p.m.
Armstrong Pavilion
Thursday, Oct. 5
Be Well Fair
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Outdoor Seal, outside of Upham and Roudebush (rain location: Armstrong Atrium)
Stop by this uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that features interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways!
Dog Therapy
3-4 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002
Friday, Oct. 6
Mindful Movement
1-2 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002
Thanks to Our Partners
Student Counseling Service, Office of Student Wellness, Miller Center for Student Disability Services, Miami Hope, Mental Health Educators, HAWKS Peer Health Educators, and the Office of Residence Life.
Suicide Prevention Week Planning Committee
- Katelyn Howell, Office of Student Wellness
- Jennifer Young, Student Counseling Service
- Annastashia Blesi, Student Disability Services
- Paula Harrisom, faculty, Department of Nursing
- Will Brinley, Student Body President, 2024-25
- Kat Liang, Student Counseling Service
