KEARNEY – Because of strong campus and community interest, Kevin Hines’ appearance at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has been relocated to a venue that can accommodate a larger number of attendees. The nationally recognized suicide prevention and mental health advocate will speak 7 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 9) in the Health and Sports Center on campus. This event is free and open to the public. Hines, who survived a suicide attempt after jumping from the Golden Gate … [Read more...] about Hines event moved to Health and Sports Center to accommodate large audience
Mental Health
Kevin Hines, who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge, speaking at UNK
KEARNEY – Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year. That’s one life lost every 40 seconds. Kevin Hines could have been included in those statistics. In September 2000, at age 19, Hines leaped off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. “Are you OK? Is something wrong? Can I help you? Those were the words I desperately wanted to hear right before I catapulted myself over the rail,” said Hines, who has bipolar disorder and depression. Since its opening in … [Read more...] about Kevin Hines, who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge, speaking at UNK
UNK symposium brings national experts dedicated to LGBTQ mental health, public policy issues
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a new conference dedicated to LGBTQ issues. The LGBTQ Research and Community Symposium, scheduled for April 18 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room, will bring national experts, UNK faculty, staff and students and community members together to discuss a variety of topics impacting LGBTQ individuals, with an emphasis on mental health and public … [Read more...] about UNK symposium brings national experts dedicated to LGBTQ mental health, public policy issues
Growing Need: Counseling services help students overcome obstacles, succeed at UNK
Recent UNK graduate Bridget Langin used UNK’s Student Health and Counseling services after she was in a motor vehicle accident that killed two people, including her friend and fellow UNK student Amber Frerichs. Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, she met regularly with UNK counselors to cope with the flashbacks, anxiety and overwhelming sadness. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)[/caption] By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Bridget Langin … [Read more...] about Growing Need: Counseling services help students overcome obstacles, succeed at UNK
Psychology Club hosting March 9 mental health seminar at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Psychology Club at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a seminar for mental health providers and graduate students. The seminar, “Using the DSM-5 & Mental Status Exam,” will be hosted 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9 in Ponderosa Room E inside the Nebraskan Student Union on campus. Registration runs from 8-8:30 a.m. with light refreshments and coffee. Krista Fritson, a licensed clinical psychologist … [Read more...] about Psychology Club hosting March 9 mental health seminar at UNK
