The program itself is easy to put together. All you need is a speaker from your school’s (or other location) counseling department to come in to speak to the group about depression. To advertise the program, create a note that is not addressed to anyone, which says something like:
Hey,
I was wondering if you could meet with me in the lobby at 7:00 on ??/??/2003. I need someone to talk to. I feel so sad. I can’t eat, or study and I feel so tired all the time. I hope you will be there.
Your friend,
Sue
Make copies of the note and slide them under the resident’s doors. When the residents show up they will learn about depression from the speaker!
Submitted by Shenika Price, Resident Assistant, Georgia Southwestern State University