UNG : Nigel Cares: Events Offer Refresh For Mental Health

Oconee GA

28 January, 2022

10:36 AM

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Press release from University of North Georgia: January 28, 2022 Ultimately, these statistics illuminate a need for more discussion, support, and awareness surrounding mental health and suicide prevention among college students. Any effort made to educate yourself on mental health can help you help yourself and those you love. For instance, contrary to popular belief, asking someone whom you are concerned about if they are considering suicide could save their life. Since mental health issues and suicide can be difficult subjects to think about or approach with friends and family, UNG has decided to host a Refresh event on each campus in February. UNG's Refresh events are part of an ongoing effort to destigmatize mental health issues and create a more supportive campus environment. Specifically, Refresh is designed to uplift you, to provide you with an opportunity to learn about how you can engage others who might be struggling in a conversation about their mental health and risk for suicide, and to inform you of UNG's mental health resources that are available to you at no additional cost. Attending Refresh and getting connected to mental health supports at UNG this spring could make the difference between your success and failure — academic and otherwise — or that of a friend.  Accordingly, we hope you will plan to join us at Refresh so you can start strong, stay strong, and finish strong this spring — let us help you thrive! Refresh will include several interactive booths, food and giveaways. Refresh locations and times include: Blue Ridge: Main lobby on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cumming: Main lobby on Feb. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dahlonega: Recreation Center on Feb. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Gainesville: Nesbitt lobby on Feb. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. Oconee: Student Resource Center, Room 522 on Feb. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. For questions about Refresh or if you are interested in volunteering at one of the events, please contact Chelsea Story at [email protected]. Additionally, between now and Refresh, please familiarize yourself with the following resources at UNG that are available to help you or a friend. Student Counseling Headspace Dean of Students Nigel Cares Student Health Services        Other resources include the 24/7 Georgia Crisis Line at 800-715-4225 and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.   This press release was produced by University of North Georgia. The views expressed here are the author's own.