With the onset of the academic year students are urged to check in with their wellbeing often, leverage campus resources for support.
HAMPTON, VA. – Across the nation, suicide rates are climbing at alarming levels. The crisis is especially stark among African American youth. In 2021, suicide was the third leading cause of death for Black young people ages 10–24. In 2023 alone, there were an estimated 1.5 million suicide attempts and more than 49,000 lives lost to suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
At Hampton University, the Counseling Center is sounding the alarm and empowering students, faculty, and staff to join the fight against this devastating public health crisis…