Suicide is a Growing Problem Among College Students
Depression and suicide have become serious problems among college students. Stress, cultural and social anxiety, and family struggles often leave students feeling overwhelmed and with a sense of hopelessness. With proper help, these students can overcome the risk of suicide and avoid possible tragedy.
Save Lives with QPR
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. The purpose of QPR is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors with practical, proven suicide prevention training. It involves three simple steps to help save someone from suicide.
Sign Up for a QPR Workshop
QPR Workshops are open to all students, faculty, BYU-Idaho employees, and campus-based ecclesiastical leaders. Workshops are taught by campus employees who have been trained and certified through the QPR Institute, a national organization that developed the QPR method.
Ecclesiastical leaders, departments, and student groups can request a QPR workshop by contacting the Dean of Students office at rammellv@byui.edu or (208) 496-9201.