Mackenzie Piper Byerlee

When college students think about mental health resources, they might picture counseling centers, crisis lines, or therapy appointments. But one of the most powerful tools against suicide might not be found in a clinic — it might start with a simple three-step conversation. College campuses throughout Connecticut are training students themselves to recognize warning signs, ask direct questions, and connect someone in crisis to professional help.

When college students think about mental health resources, they might picture counseling centers, crisis lines or therapy appointments. But one of the most powerful tools against suicide might not be found in a clinic— it might start with a simple three-step conversation. College campuses throughout Connecticut are training students themselves to recognize warning signs, ask direct questions and connect someone in crisis to professional help.

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