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Practical tools, resources the focus of suicide prevention training at City College

Knowing what to look for and where to get help can be the key to saving a life

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2022

Around 40 attendees shuffled into the MS-162 auditorium on a sunny September afternoon before taking their seats at the suicide prevention training presented by City Student Mental Health and the City Active Minds chapter.

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City College shines light on importance of suicide prevention education

Campus-wide training highlights practical ways to provide support and resources to those struggling

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • September 20, 2022

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for people between the age of 10 and 43. During September, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and all year long, San Diego City College Student Mental Health is working to lessen the stigma around suicide.

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Mental health awareness organization Active Minds recruiting at City College

Leadership, membership opportunities open to all enrolled students

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2022

The San Diego City College Active Minds chapter is recruiting. Active Minds, a national organization advocating for and educating about mental health, has 800 chapters at colleges and universities around the United States.

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