Content warning: This episode contains discussion of self-harm and suicide.
Today, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Cross, Director of Research at the Center for Gifted Education and Institute for Research on the Suicide of Gifted Students. We discuss how to check in on friends, why suicide is so prevalent in the college age group, and how William & Mary's suicide prevention efforts differ from other colleges.
Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
W&M Campus Connect website (to contact, email campusconnect@wm.edu)
W&M Suicide Prevention Coalition website
The Institute for Research on the Suicide of Gifted Students
The Jed Foundation website
