National Suicide Prevention Week: Speech Outweighs Silence

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, hundreds of backpacks will be displayed on the Drill Field to represent the 1,100 college students who die from suicide each year. This event intends to raise awareness about suicide, connect students to mental health resources and promote action for suicide prevention. Working to promote mental health awareness at Mississippi State, event sponsors include the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Counseling Services, and the Student Association, along with the Living for Tomorrow and Active Minds campus organizations.