The National Institute of Mental Health reports that suicide is a leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has long collaborated with the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative and the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium for suicide prevention training, research and public policy.

As the director of the Texas Tech Mental Health Initiative, I’ve spent years working to improve access to mental health resources and support for our community. With the start of a new academic year, I want to share some important insights for parents, grandparents, caregivers or guardians and students about navigating the mental health challenges which often accompany the transition to college life.

Students attending college have access to various phy

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