The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.
Additionally,
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students, claiming the lives of 1,100 students each year.
- 67% of college students tell a friend they are feeling suicidal before telling anyone else.
- Suicide is the cause of death that is most preventable.
Text HOME to 741741. They have trained crisis counselors who will listen to you and help completely over text messaging. You can also contact them through https://www.facebook.com/crisistextline.
In Crisis?
Call RUPD 732-932-7211 or 911.
If you find yourself in a crisis during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm), call CAPS at 848.932.7884 and ask to speak to the on-call counselor. After hours, or on university holidays, follow the prompt to “speak to a counselor immediately” to access a crisis counselor.
If you have an immediate emergency that cannot wait and/or CAPS is closed, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Additional resources:
- Acute Psychiatric Services (APS): 855.515.5700 (New Brunswick/Piscataway area only; available 24/7)
- NJ Hopeline: 855.654.6735 (New Jersey only; available 24/7)
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call 988 or 1.800.273.TALK (8255); this service can be reached anywhere in USA, 24/7
- Trans LifeLine (Transgender Suicide Hotline): 877.565.8860 (available 24/7)
- National Crisis Text Line: Text “KNIGHTS” to 741741 (available 24/7)
- Trevor Project (for LGBTQIA students): 1-866-488-7386 (available 24/7)
- Verbal Cues of a Mental Health Situation
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- Suicidal ideation, such as “I can’t do this anymore”
- “I don’t want to be here anymore”
- “I can’t handle this”
- “I’m over it”
- “I’ve been sleeping a lot and every time I try to do work I fall asleep”
- “My mind just races and I can’t focus”
- “I’m sorry I couldn’t get the assignment in on time”
- “I’m scared that I’m not going to get any work done can you help me?”
- Non-Verbal Cues of a Mental Health Situation
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- Tearfulness
- Remarkable fidgetiness, difficult sitting still, distracted