Suicide Prevention Week 2023

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 October 1-10, 2023, and includes the activities listed below.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, October 1

Suicide Prevention Walk - 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.

Monday, October 2

Dog Therapy - Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002, 2-3 p.m.

Behind Happy Faces: Good Stress and Stopping Procrastination - virtual, 7-7:45 p.m. Led by the HAWKS Peer Health Educators.

Tuesday, October 3

Behind Happy Faces: Understanding Mental Health - virtual, 7-7:45 p.m. Led by the HAWKS Peer Health Educators.

Wednesday, October 4

Mindful Movement with the Office of Student Wellness - Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

QPR (Question Persuade Refer) suicide prevention training for students - Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002, 6-8 p.m. Led by members of Miami Hope.

Thursday, October 5

Coffee and Conversations -  Book Club for allies and survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence, Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dog therapy - Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002, 

Friday, October 6

Self-Compassion and Breathing through Anxiety - mental health workshop, virtual, 10-10:45 a.m. Register to attend.

Monday, October 9

Fresh Check Day - Outdoor Seal, outside of Upham and Roudebush (rain location: Armstrong Atrium), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  

Stop by this uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that features interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways!

Tuesday, October 10

World Mental Health Day

Dog Day at Midterms - Outdoor Seal (rain location: Shriver Dolibois A/B), 1-4 p.m.

Thanks to Our Partners

A special thank you to Student Counseling Service, Office of Student Wellness, Miami Hope, HAWKS Peer Health Educators, and the Office of Residence Life.