Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

January 17, 2020

Students are more stressed-out than ever. Some people experience depression or severe anxiety. Some people have thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Come learn about suicide risk factors and warning signs for yourself or someone you know, and learn how better to have those difficult conversations. The presentation will also include an overview of available resources both on campus and in the surrounding community.

About the presenter

Jenna Allen, LMSW obtained her Master of Social Work degree at Boise State in May 2018 and has been in her current role in the Dean of Students office since August 2019. In her role, Jenna meets with students who are referred through the CARE program and who may be at risk for suicide. Prior to working at Boise State, Jenna worked as a therapist and case manager at a local psychiatric hospital, where she had the opportunity to work with individuals and groups of people experiencing psychological distress.