Dave Nee Foundation

We seek to eliminate the stigma of mental illness by fostering candid discussions about mental health in higher education and the work place.

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Great week for @NeeFoundation with Uncommon Counsel talks @UGASchoolofLaw and @howardlawschool. Wishing all students a healthy year!

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Thanks @colleenevelynn & @emmaroserussell #CNGC560 for the twitter lesson! It was a successful suicide awareness event today!

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@ABAYLD @afspnational offers resource for survivors. There are often support groups in the local area.

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The person may not be suicidal but they should still seek help. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Individuals who demonstrate the ability to inflict pain/harm are more at risk for suicide. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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@UConnLawDOS Thanks @UConnLawDOS!

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Provide a safe and anonymous way in which members of the law school community can report a concern about a student. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Use the @ABACoLAP mental health toolkit https://t.co/9bsXsf3BAO #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Know the current research https://t.co/PDS6jPSODj #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Invite the local LAP or LCL @ABACoLAP to speak to law students about services available. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Have a postvention plan in place if a student does die by suicide. Please see https://t.co/ltRYySppkd #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Promote and encourage wellness and self-care. Consider limiting the number of campus events that include alcohol. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Listen to students. Learn names. Ask students how they are doing not just how their grades are doing. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Monitor attendance. A student’s attendance habits could provide vital information. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Provide access to mental health services on the law campus or within the law school itself. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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Train faculty on the issue.Not all law students will see a counselor but all law students will see faculty members. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

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@realist3 #LawyerSuicideAwareness Suicide's a complex issue.$ stress is usually not a sole reason 4 a suicide attempt but can be a contributing factor

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People who die by suicide/have attempted often indicate/d they felt like a burden. Let people know they are loved. #lawyersuicideawareness

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No need to be a therapist for you or for your colleague. Know the signs. Ask the ?s. Get help or refer to help. #lawyersuicideawareness

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@NeeFoundation makes Uncommon Counsel presentations b/c we know that people are likely to confide in a friend first. #lawyersuicideawareness