The past 19 months have been challenging, especially when it comes to your mental health. Many students are wrestling with depression and anxiety. Even before the pandemic, suicide was the second leading cause of death among young adults ages 15 to 34, and the fourth leading cause among adults between ages 35 and 54.  

 

Friends are often the first to hear about a problem. By learning what to do when a friend is in crisis, you can provide support during their most dire moments. That’s why SUNY is offering free QPR mental health crisis intervention training. QPR teaches three simple steps for responding when someone says they’re having suicidal thoughts: Question, Persuade, Refer.   

 

QPR is much like CPR—the more people who know it, the safer we all are. The training takes less than an hour and could help save a life. Once completed, you’ll have a two-year certification.   

 

Here’s how to sign up:   
  
1. Go to the QPR account page.   
2. Enter “SUNY” in the “Organization Code” field.   
3. Create your free training account using your @suny.edu email address.   
4. Follow the instructions to complete the training.   

 

We encourage you to consider enrolling in a training session today. You’ll be better prepared if someone says they’re suicidal.