Alpha Lambda Nu PTK

04/12/2021

Hey all. This is the last week leading up to the Out of the Darkness Walk on April 17th. Mental health is an extremely important topic to our chapter, and we want to raise funds for su***de prevention.

We know we have been sharing very heavy facts and information these past few weeks. We greatly appreciate your interaction with our posts, follows, comments, your stories, shares, and donations. We are thankful that you didn’t unfollow us, as this topic is difficult, but also one that we need to talk more about.

Please help our chapter reach our fundraising goal by clicking the link in our profile. We greatly appreciate it.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts or need help, please call the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741741
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04/10/2021

What is Learned Helplessness? Learned helplessness is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. Learned helplessness is seen to be an underlying cause of depression (dictionary.com).

Resources to learn more about it and how to get help:

Learned Helplessness - What It Is and Why It Happens
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-learned-helplessness-2795326

3 methods to overcome learned helplessness and boost ...
https://psychologycompass.com/blog/overcoming-learned-helplessness/

How to find an online therapist for free for anxiety or depression
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/online-therapist-for-free

04/10/2021

Taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to scream from the rooftops:

Our chapter member, Katie, was announced as one of the top 30 Distinguished Chapter Members Internationally!!!

Congratulations Katie on all your hard work and dedication to PTK last year. You are an amazing individual, and we are so glad to have you.

04/09/2021

Sorry for the late post today for Fact Friday.

We are continuing our campaign to provide information and facts to help break the stigma around talking about mental health and su***de. The best way to provide awareness and promote preventive services by talking about the subject.

Please consider helping our chapter reach our goal by going to the link in our bio to donate to our participation in the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 17th. Your donation will help the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention continue to bring awareness and provide services to help anyone struggling.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts or need help, please call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741741
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04/08/2021

Sorry for being quite this week on our topic- it’s been one of those weeks.

Today we want to talk about the beads worn during the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention walks. People wear beads to show why they are walking. It could be because of past battles, a loved one, a friend, or that you just support the cause.

What beads would you wear? Please let us know in the comments.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts or need help, please call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741741
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04/07/2021

Hey Kappans! PTK Catalyst 2021 starts tomorrow!

The great news is that our chapter has paid for the chapter option- so all of our members can attend! If you are brand new to PTK, don’t quite know what Catalyst is, haven’t been active, now is the perfect time to check out what PTK has to offer!

There are awesome general sessions to attend, listen to amazing speakers, check out the on-demand educational forums, visit colleges in a virtual college fair, join in on the Middle States Regional pep rally Thursday before the first general session, and of course all the awards!

Check your email for the registration link! We can’t wait to see you there this weekend!!!

04/06/2021

Experts say there's still work to be done.

04/05/2021

Hey all! Don’t forget- tomorrow is the day of the CCAV PTK ALL Star Showcase from 2-4 pm.

The link to register for the event is in our bio! We hope to see you tomorrow!!!

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04/04/2021

News out of Grand Rapids, Michigan about how mental health in teens and young adults has been rising in the past decade, including su***des and attempts... with the pandemic adding to this rise significantly.

This is why we stress the importance of breaking the stigma around talking about mental health, getting the help one needs, and raising money for mental health awareness and su***de prevention.

Please read the article, and help us reach our goal for the Out of the Darkness Walk to help this important cause.

Su***de rates among people between ages 10 to 24 has been steadily rising over the past decade. The trend has been accelerated by the pandemic.

04/03/2021

Postpartum depression is not a subject to be taken lightly.

According to an article from Psychiatric Times, su***de attempts among pregnant and postpartum people have nearly tripled in the past 10 years. It is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in the US (Nov. 25, 2020).

Disparities in healthcare access, cultural norms, and the continued stigma surrounding mental health are some of the contributing factors in the rise. Know the warning signs so you or a loved one can get help. We have included organizations that one can reach out to for help.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts or need help, please call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741741
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04/02/2021

In our second part today, we are sharing important facts everyone should know about su***de, including risk factors and how to help.

The past year of COVID-19 lockdowns, cancellations of events people were looking forward to, stress from job/income loss, online classes, and lack of social interactions haven’t made things easier on the people who have suicidal thoughts. Know the warning signs to help you and or your loved ones.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts or need help, please call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741741
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04/02/2021

In our first post of the day, we want to bust some myths about su***de.

Please click through the slides to read some common misconceptions about su***de, while learning how to help your loved ones.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts or need help, please call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741741
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