Hello and welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Student Tide Against Suicide (STAS) Newsletter! In this newsletter, you will find an overview of all the training and workshops we are offering this month. After a very successful Suicide Awareness Week in October, we are looking forward to the continuous effort of educating our…
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Student Tide Against Suicide (STAS) Newsletter! In this newsletter, you will find an overview of our October events, an introduction to our new Blue Button Initiative, STAS in the news, and details for Suicide Awareness Week events and the following scheduled trainings and workshops: October Events Calendar…
The Counseling Center hosts a “Mind Matters” workshop throughout the academic year. Every workshop focuses on a different topic that students may face or struggle with during their college experience. Each workshop is 1 hour in length. Virtual Link See schedule below. For all virtual sessions, click the button below. There is a 300 participant…
Any member of the University of Alabama community may come into contact with a distressed student. Being aware of distress signals, methods of intervention, and sources of help for the student can help you feel more in control of situations that may arise. The mental health professionals at the Counseling Center are available to faculty…
Social distancing and isolation can present certain challenges, such as spending days or weeks at home with limited resources, stimulation and social contact. This can take a toll on mental health. Below you will find a summary of the potential impact of physical distancing on mental health and wellbeing, and tips for healthy coping. Coping…
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There are both more and less effective ways to refer a student for counseling. Following the guidelines suggested below should help concerned others initiate and complete a successful referral to our center.
If you choose to approach a student you are concerned about or if a student reaches out to you for help with personal problems, here are some suggestions which might make the opportunity more comfortable for you and more helpful for the student. Talk Talk to the student in private when both of you have…
The college years can be exciting and stressful for both you and your child. They are exciting because your child will be learning to live independently and this allows both of you to explore other parts of your lives. They are stressful because this means that your relationship will change. Some find this process enjoyable;…
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