Dharma Drum College of Arts and Sciences will hold a workshop entitled "The Power of Support Illuminates the Light of Life"—a training activity for suicide prevention gatekeepers in colleges and universities—on November 19, 2026 (Thursday). All students and faculty members are encouraged to participate.
**Instructions:**
1. This activity is conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Education's "Social and Emotional Learning and Campus Mental Health Promotion Project" subsidized for colleges and universities in 2026. It aims to enhance the suicide prevention knowledge of college and university students and faculty, improve their ability to identify mental health crises, provide care and support, and connect with resources. Furthermore, it promotes campus mental health and support networks through understanding the issues surrounding suicide bereaved families and establishing positive help-seeking attitudes.
2. The workshop will be led by a psychologist. The course content will cover suicide prevention gatekeeper knowledge, suicide risk and warning sign identification, crisis care and response, understanding and support for suicide bereaved families, and a positive view of help-seeking behavior.
3. Activity information is as follows:
(a) Date: November 19, 2026 (Thursday). (II) Event Time: Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Afternoon Session: 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM. Participants may choose to attend the morning session, afternoon session, or the full day, depending on their needs.
(III) Event Location: Room R713, 7th Floor, De Gui Academy, Dharma Drum College of Arts and Sciences.
(IV) Lecturer: Psychologist Fang Jiangren.
(V) Target Audience: Students, faculty, staff, advisors, administrative and counseling personnel from universities and colleges nationwide, as well as anyone interested in suicide prevention and mental health issues.
(VI) Event Fee: Free.
IV. Registration Method: Online registration. Registration website: https://forms.gle/PKgciahE3kNm1tYq7. Registration deadline: 5:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4th, 2026. Successful applicants are expected to be notified on Thursday, November 5th, 2026. V. Attached are one copy each of the activity brochure and poster. We encourage your participation to collectively enhance knowledge of suicide prevention and mental health support capabilities on campus.
VI. For any questions regarding the activity, please contact the Counseling Office of the School's Mental Health Section. Contact person: Counselor Chen, Tel: 02-2498-0707 ext. 5126, E-mail: schoolcounseling@dila.edu.tw.
