Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 14–18, and the Counseling Center has planned a variety of activities to promote suicide prevention:

Wall of Remembrance—Post a photo or other tribute to your loved one lost to suicide. The wall will be up Monday through Friday in the walkway of Olmsted.

Chalking—Use sidewalk chalk to write messages of hope and encouragement to your classmates on Friday, 10 a.m.–noon.

“Help a Friend, Save a Life ”—View The Truth About Suicide Video, learn to recognize the warning signs of depression, and how you can help a friend, family member, or even a stranger when they are in need—Friday, 10 a.m.–noon., Olmsted Center

Out of the Darkness Walk—Sept. 20, DMACC Ankeny Campus

—Submitted by Diane Eischeid, Therapist, Drake University Counseling Center