Suicide Awareness

Suicide is a big issue when it comes to college students and college campuses. Many students each year commit suicide on countless college campuses each year, and the threat is becoming ever-worsening with these hard, economic times. That is why I believe there should be better suicide awareness at Western Connecticut State University. The only thing we have going for these at-risk students is a Counseling Center on campus hat not many people know about. I feel like there should be yearly (maybe even monthly) reminders about awareness of such a troubling issue. Newsletters can be handed out on campus for incoming students letting them know there is a counseling center available if needed, and events like 'To Write Love on Her Arms' held annually to further that awareness. This potentially devastating problem has an easy fix, we just need to get on top of it and keep students (and faculty) aware. Awareness is key, and we must try our best!