Ever wondered how technology might be shaping our experience of the world and of each other? The "Distress and Resilience in the Age of Technology: A Conversation" presentation explores how the pervasiveness of technology use may affect our values, attitudes, behaviors and relationships. The presentation will includes an engaging conversation about what we find distressing, and what it may take to be resilient in the face of such distress.

University Health Services is partnering with Aggies Reaching Aggies (https://uhs.tamu.edu/mental-health/aggies-reaching-aggies.html) and Aggie Peer Connect (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/aggie-peer-connect.html) to spread awareness on how students can support each other. Stop by our resource table for information on suicide prevention resources both on and off campus. Learn more about upcoming Suicide Awareness Month events and grab some free swag!

Counselor Connect offers Texas A&M University students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the counseling process and resources within University Health Services. Students can pick from various activities to participate in while interacting with counselors, creating an informal and laid-back environment. During these 15-minute sessions, students will learn strategies for self-care that can improve any area in their lives! Counselor Connect aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and create a safe space on campus for connection. Although this is NOT an individual counseling session, it is an opportunity to engage with a mental health professional and discuss strategies for self-care to give students the tools to achieve their academic goals. By attending a Counselor Connect event, students acknowledge that University Health Services cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the conversations that occur during each event.

September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and it's important to know the facts and strategies for support. This presentation raises awareness of suicide warning signs, symptoms and statistics in college-aged individuals. Learn how to recognize when someone needs help, ways to intervene and what resources are available—on- and off- campus—to help save lives and decrease stigma.

University Health Services is partnering with Aggies Reaching Aggies (https://uhs.tamu.edu/mental-health/aggies-reaching-aggies.html) and Aggie Peer Connect (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/aggie-peer-connect.html) to spread awareness on how students can support each other. Stop by our resource table for information on suicide prevention resources both on and off campus. Learn more about upcoming Suicide Awareness Month events and grab some free swag!

"Talk Saves Lives" is an educational presentation developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and take actionable steps to support early intervention prevent suicide. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to help reduce stigma and make a positive impact in their community.