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    Mental Health

    Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Things that contribute to good mental health include life satisfaction, self-acceptance, a sense of purpose, identity, feeling connected and belonging, empowerment, and resilience.

    Our goal is to share best practices in mental health promotion and suicide prevention, connect students to campus and community resources, and help reduce the stigma around asking for help.

    Nigel Cares

    Call the free 24/7/365 Support Line

    833-910-3368

    Services available to UNG students: 

    • In-the-moment support for mental health issues
    • Connections to next steps
    • No-cost telehealth and in-person treatment sessions, provided by a network of licensed clinicians

    UNG Resources

    • UNG Student Counseling
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    Other Resources

    • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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    Suicide Awareness & Prevention

    Know the Warning Signs

    • Statements indicating suicidal thinking 
    • References indicating a desire to die 
    • Depression or other mood changes 
    • Withdrawal from friends/family 
    • Drug or alcohol abuse 
    • Impulsiveness or recklessness 
    • Anger and anxiety 
    • Feeling trapped and hopeless 
    • Suffering a major loss or life change 
    • Access to self-destructive means 

    Know Ways You Can Help

    • Take all comments about suicide seriously. 
    • Ask directly, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” 
    • Listen to the person and acknowledge their pain. 
    • Help the person feel understood and let them know you care. 
    • Avoid judging or inducing guilt. 
    • Avoid being pledged to secrecy. 
    • Do not leave an actively suicidal person alone. 
    • Refer the individual to professional help. 
    • If help is refused, consult with a professional. 

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