As part of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Clemson Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) is hosting Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Sept. 22–26. Events throughout the week will engage the campus community, increase awareness, highlight resources and help reduce stigma around mental health—all while sharing the message that no Tiger is ever alone.
“Planning Suicide Prevention Awareness Week and serving the student body has been such a blessing. It’s been incredible to see not only the administrators and mental health initiatives on campus, but also the willingness of the Clemson family to come together and support this cause,” said Emalee Mann, CUSG’s Health and Human Services Chair. “We are so excited to see these events come to life and to spread both awareness and support to Clemson students. Every student truly belongs here, and we hope this week serves as one of many reminders of how valued they are.”
Here’s what’s happening throughout the week:
MINDFUL MONDAY
Banner sign x If You’re Reading This
September 22
12-2 p.m.
Daniel side of Library Bridge
CUSG is partnering with If You’re Reading This to share the message “You Belong Here” with the Clemson Family. Sign a banner with this message, which will hang on Bowman Field throughout the week, and pick up a pin button as a reminder of how much you are valued.
TALK IT OUT TUESDAY
Mental Health Panel with Student Performances
September 23
5:30-7 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater (rain location: Hendrix Student Center)
This showcase of communication styles includes an open mental health panel and performances by TakeNote and Clemson Gospel Choir. Panel speakers include Anna Fitch Courie, Chief Well-Being Officer; Aubrey C. Baldwin, Executive Director of Student Experiences for CECAS; Rhondda Thomas, founder of Call My Name Project; and Jay Cooley, Outreach Coordinator for Counseling and Psychological Services. These speakers will discuss moments of hardship they were able to overcome, offering valuable words of wisdom rooted in personal experience. There will be an opportunity to pose questions to the panel at the end.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Yoga and Mindfulness
September 24
7-8 p.m.
Andy’s Multipurpose Room at Snow Complex
CUSG is partnering with the Psychology Club, Campus Recreation and Healthy Campus to host a yoga and mindfulness training for students. The session will provide skills and techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, and promote relaxation.
TREAT YOURSELF THURSDAY
Express Your Support for Mental Health
September 25
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daniel side of Library Bridge
Grab a snack and make cards with CUSG and Healthy Campus for patients at the local Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital in Anderson – a unique chance to directly connect with off-campus mental health programs. Healthy Campus will also have Narcan, Safe Rx locking pill bottles, stickers and wallet cards with resources for students to take.
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY
Games x Popsicles
September 26
7 a.m. at the Rowing Docks
2-4 p.m. on the North Green
In collaboration with Friday Morning Swim Club, destress with a morning lake jump at the rowing docks. In the afternoon, take a break, play and relax with lawn games and popsicles on the North Green.
Follow @cusgsenate on Instagram for update-to-date event information.
To learn more about suicide prevention at Clemson University, visit the Tigers Together website.
