Empowering Faculty in Supporting Student Mental Health, Part 3: Question Persuade Refer (QPR Training)

Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone for help. As members of the ISU community, faculty and staff are often the first to notice signs and symptoms of suicide in a colleague, student, resident, coworker, friend, or loved one. This positions you as the first line of defense to assist someone in getting help and therefore, getting life-saving help. Participants will receive electronic resources and receive a certificate from the QPR Institute upon completion. Registration is Required.

This training will help you to: 

• Recognize the warning signs of suicide. 
• Provide empathetic support and hope to students in need. 
• Effectively refer individuals to appropriate professional help and resources.