Approximately 10% of college students report thinking of suicide at any given time. Dr. Meggen Sixbey has been working with people considering suicide for 20 years. She shares how she got into this work, how she counsels people who are thinking about suicide, and why reaching out to someone who won’t judge and will truly listen can be so helpful in coming through a suicidal crisis.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts below are some resources to help:

• UF Counseling & Wellness Center Suicide Prevention Resources
• Alachua County Crisis Center
• National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
• The Trevor Project
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Livethroughthis.org
• CWC Groups (Peer Support)