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TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION<\/a>) \u2014 For many college students, stress can feel like an everyday part of campus life. But organizers of a recent mental health seminar say having the right resources and knowing when to ask for help can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.<\/a> and Beyond th<\/a>e<\/a> Surface<\/a>, a student organization that works to make a supportive campus environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m just here to foster a campus where everyone feels seen heard valued and loved,” said Lydia Jones, Beyond the Surface President. “With our society today I feel like the information being pushed out from this organization is very needed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seminar was focused on mental- health, self confidence and suicide awareness, which organizers say is especially important during Suicide Awareness Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The event was mental health awareness slash suicide awareness because it is Suicide Awareness Month<\/a>, so we were out here just giving tips and information on suicide and mental health,” said Kentavis Delbridge, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Polemarch. “Everyone needs to know this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There are some things that aren’t taught in class and just life so I feel like something like this could push out the information.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE FOR YOU: Student groups talk suicide prevention<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events like this give students the opportunity to have conversations about mental health and learn where they can turn for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Eldridge hall is stuffed full of people and offices that are fabulous resources for students academically and then we have the student counseling center which is open and available Monday – Friday 8-2 for in person free confidential counseling. We have timely care our external partner that is available for virtual counselling 24\/7 and 365.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Beyond the Surface, the seminar was one way to bring students together, start a conversation and make mental health a topic that is easier to talk about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) \u2014 For many college students, stress can feel like an everyday part of campus life. But organizers of a recent mental health seminar say having the right resources and knowing when to ask for help can make a difference.<\/p>\n

The event was hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Beyond the Surface,…<\/p>\n

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