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SCSU helps its students cope
With the news of the recent suicide in Sherburne Hall, it becomes once again apparent that college has all of the problems of the real world.
Depression is the number one cause of suicide in the United States. However, there are a variety of treatments available, and many of these can be obtained at SCSU's Counseling and Psychological Services Center, located in Stewart Hall.
The professional counselors from this department were on-hand in Sherburne apparently minutes after the death was discovered, talking to students, RA's and anyone else affected by this tragedy.
It's unfortunate that the need exists for such services, but it is good that we have them all the same and at no cost as services are paid for in tuition and fees. What would those affected by these situations do without the help of trained professionals to help them with what they are going through? An event like that is bad enough, but not having any way to effectively deal with it must be a lot worse.
The recent demonstration of the effectiveness of the service shows us that it works. As was stated before, within minutes of the death being discovered, counselors helping those affected. One has to wonder what kind of coordination it takes to have that rapid of a deployment.
Suicide is a fact of life. It is painful for all of those involved. The mess left behind is oftentimes indescribable, and echoes on for a great many years after the initial trauma. But with services like these provided on campus, there is hope. Maybe with help, someone who is contemplating taking his or her own life will be able to find value in what they see as a hopeless void.
The Counseling Center doesn't deal only in depression. There is also information present on a variety of other mental issues, such as anxiety and fear. Also, one can learn valuable techniques to help in a college environment, such as "How to approach your professors."
Problems of other natures are also dealt with. Addiction issues, chemical or alcohol, are covered in the massive information section, as is safe sex. Relationship issues, ranging from abuse to just plain not being happy, are also touched upon.
There is also information on the site for teachers and those in a position of authority that shows them what to look for in a depressed or mentally-fatigued student. Such information would be handy to have, because the professor could be one of the few who notices behavioral changes in a student who could be isolating themselves.
With any luck, those who seek out the help of the Counseling Center don't need help for very long, and get back on track with things. Those who don't can still be helped.
College can be a very isolated time, full of transition, both in terms of relationships and locations. One can come to feel powerless over their situation if their coping skills are in any way lacking. It's easy to feel alone when you are away from home, or you just don't seem to fit in, but there are ways of dealing with that and, with any hope, conquering it. You aren't alone, and you need to remember that. There is help around the corner.
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