/news-archive/tag/american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:37:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2022/08/23/suicide-prevention-grant/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:37:08 +0000 /news/?p=82011 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Student Writes Grant to Help Fund Suicide Prevention Programs in Arkansas Jails]]> Kristina Johnson, a graduate student in professional and technical writing, wrote the grant on behalf of the (AFSP-AR). The nonprofit received a $10,000 grant from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Trust to supplement funding for a pilot suicide prevention education program in two Arkansas county jails. Bank of America is the sole trustee of the Roy and Christine Sturgis Trust. The nonprofit鈥檚 Project 2025 Corrections Program will offer and evaluate suicide prevention education programs for Pulaski County Regional Detention Center and Garland County Detention Center. Over nine months, they will implement the 鈥淭alk Saves Lives: Corrections鈥� suicide prevention curriculum within the jails. Afterwards, they will gather feedback on what was successful about the program, which will help AFSP-AR gain insight on growing the program in the future. Altogether, they plan to reach 350-500 people in Pulaski and Garland counties through the program. The Project 2025 Corrections Program is also funded by a 糖心Vlog传媒MS Translational Research Institute Community Based Participatory Research Award. Johnson wrote the grant as part of her fall 2021 grant writing class with Dr. Barb L’Eplattenier, a professor of rhetoric and writing at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淭his is my favorite class that I have taken in the graduate program,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淚t offered real-world experience that is absolutely paramount to grant writing. I learned a lot about myself as a professional, and I have built a great relationship with the nonprofit I worked with.鈥� Johnson, who also works as a technical writer at MidSOUTH, got involved with AFSP-AR after hearing Susie Reece, a volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speak about suicide prevention as part of the Arkansas Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Johnson worked with Reece and Jacqueline Sharp, area director of the Arkansas chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to write the grant. 鈥淚 had never written a grant before this class, so I was very proud of the work that all of us did to write and receive the grant,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淚 was so proud to use my writing in a meaningful way to help a meaningful cause. The goal is to save lives, and there is nothing quite like knowing that I was able to help with that. This experience has reinforced how important it is for me to use my writing skills in a way that directly helps people.鈥漖]> /news-archive/2022/03/04/out-darkness-suicide-prevention-walk/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:43:43 +0000 /news/?p=81100 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to Host Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk April 2]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Counseling Services is partnering with the Arkansas chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to hold the fourth annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for Suicide Prevention beginning at the Donaghey Student Center mall area. 鈥淗aving the walk on campus will encourage people to have conversations about the serious issue of suicide,鈥� said Dr. Mike Kirk, director of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Counseling Services. 鈥淲e also want to promote seeking help from a mental health professional as a positive behavior that healthy individuals participate in when appropriate.鈥� Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with vendors, food, and music. The opening ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a one-mile walk around campus to promote suicide prevention. The event is open to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the public. There is no cost to participate. Any participant who raises $100 will receive a T-shirt. Those who cannot attend the walk in person can also join as virtual walkers. All proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. About 1,100 college students die from suicide every year, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In Arkansas, suicide is the third leading cause of death for those aged 15-24 and the 10th leading cause of death in the state. Suicide prevention is especially important on college campuses since suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world for those ages 15-29, according to the . Participants may register for the walk at . For more information, contact Aresh Assadi at 501-906-3185 or axassadi@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2020/05/15/blake-hughes-commencement/ Fri, 15 May 2020 13:16:24 +0000 /news/?p=76895 ... Graduating Student Spotlight: Blake Hughes]]> Tell us a little bit about yourself. I鈥檓 from Bryant, Arkansas, and took college courses while attending high school. Fortunately, these courses were transferrable and allowed me to complete my bachelor鈥檚 degree at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in just three years. While in high school, I won a statewide competition, AYAA, with one of my pieces. I love outdoorsy things such as hiking, camping, and lounging in a hammock. Also, I have a deep interest in astronomy and have my own telescope so I can look at the stars. Why did you choose 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock? At first, I considered majoring in astronomy and looked at Henderson State University and the University of Central Arkansas. But, when I decided to major in marketing, I chose 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock because they have a great business program. Also, it was convenient for me because it鈥檚 only 15 minutes away from Bryant. Little Rock suited me because it鈥檚 the state capital and the center of business. Why did you choose marketing and advertising as your major? During high school, I worked part-time at an American Eagle outlet store and learned how to merchandise. I positioned items in the entire store all by myself (without a plan) by taking themes and layouts from the company鈥檚 other stores. Merchandising and marketing interest me because they blend art and business. Did you participate in any extracurricular activities while in college? A good friend of mine encouraged me to join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) junior board, and from there we created a club on campus. I have struggled with depression and anxiety, and losing one of my good friends to suicide was a wake-up call for me. ASFP鈥檚 mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. We organized an 鈥淥ut of the Darkness鈥� walk on campus and got sponsors to raise money. Most of the money raised goes to research, education, and advocacy programs, and only 17% goes to the home office. I also joined Phi Beta Lambda (the collegiate division of FBLA), where you can build a portfolio of documented accomplishments before you enter the job market. I placed first in the state for the marketing concepts exam. Who were some of your mentors? Dr. Casey Rockwell, who taught a business law class, was such an inspiration and recognized the drive in me. Shibani Lal was a peer mentor at CLC and a fellow business major. She helped me select classes, navigate my college career, and was a great listener. How do you relieve stress? I love taking my textbooks and reading outside. We are so fortunate to live in Arkansas where so much nature and beauty is only 10 minutes away. One of my favorite places is Two Rivers Park in Little Rock. When I came home to Bryant due to the COVID-19 crisis, it was stressful because I couldn鈥檛 go outside as much. What do you plan to do after graduation? It鈥檚 hard, because I鈥檓 a planner, and now we are in a recession, so it鈥檚 going to be tough to get a job. I would like to start my own advertising and consulting firm where I could help small businesses. The sales certificate has helped me sell myself. Many of these small businesses have not even registered with Google My Business, so they can respond to customer inquiries. Eventually, I would like to get my MBA, but I want to get some experience first. During my business law class, I noticed the students who had work experience understood how contracts work due to their life experience. What advice would you give to an incoming student? Find a study buddy. Having study buddies provide mental and emotional support. Also, try to be outgoing in classes and don鈥檛 be afraid to talk to your professors. Sit close to the front and ask questions. Also, professors usually call on people who sit in the back with the first question. This story was compiled by Toni Boyer-Stewart.]]>