Employees throughout Piedmont University are now better prepared to prevent suicide after completing Question, Persuade, Refer — QPR — training. “There is a global mental health crisis currently, and at Piedmont University, we feel that whatever we can do to better support our students is worth our time and effort,” said Vice President for Student…
For nearly a decade, Dr. Kathy Robinson has studied suicidology and worked as a suicidologist consultant. Now, she aims to pass her knowledge on to Piedmont University students, preparing them to identify suicide warning signs — and potentially save lives. “One of the myths about suicide is that we shouldn’t talk about it, that if…
Piedmont University will launch a master’s degree in Professional Counseling spring 2022, a program that responds to both student demand and the rise of technology within the field. Applications for the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Concentration, a fully online program, will be accepted through Nov. 15. Classes begin in…