11/3/09

Jonathan Wachsmann

Suicide prevention experts are ready and willing to help at Texas State. That reminder is needed in light of a recent suicide of a freshman.  Jonathan Wachsmann (walks-men) has more in this Bobcat Update.
Twenty-three-year-old David Edwards of Kerrville was discovered by his brother James Edwards early on the morning of October 26th. The body was found with a suicide note in an abandoned building by Spring Lake, near the two brother's off-campus apartment. The investigation continues. 
Karen Gordon-Sosby, associate director of the Student Health Center, says depression is common among students, but help is available.
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Freshmen Chemistry major Allison McGlamory says she believes it's important to be aware of university resources, especially in cases such as this.
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Students who believe they, or a friend, need immediate assistance can go to the counseling center located on the fifth floor in the L-B-J Student Center or visit the Student Health Center to receive professional advising. If the two locations are closed, students are encouraged to call the crisis hotline at 1-877-466-0660 where there are people available to speak 24-hours a day.
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