Student Creates Display to REACH and Save Lives

Kate Smith, a REACH student trainer, combines her graphic design talent and passion for suicide prevention outreach to create an attention-grabbing display in the College of Business. REACH© stands for Recognize the warning signs of suicide; Engage with empathy; Ask directly about suicide; Communicate hope; and Help suicidal individuals access care and treatment. The program teaches faculty, staff and students the risk factors, warning signs and how to intervene with potential suicidal situations.