Suicide at UMD college park today

[Anonymous]

My daughter is in Ellicott Hall which faces the back of the stadium. A student jumped from the top level. I am so shocked and sad for the student and their family.

My daughter suffers from depression and anxiety and this would be my worst nightmare.

[Anonymous]

I am praying for you, your daughter and the student. I am so very sorry.

[Anonymous]

Awful for everyone involved. I witnessed a suicide in a similar manner in 1999 and I still remember it so clearly. Be there for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is in Ellicott Hall which faces the back of the stadium. A student jumped from the top level. I am so shocked and sad for the student and their family.

My daughter suffers from depression and anxiety and this would be my worst nightmare.

Keep an eye on her right now.

Maybe ask if she wants to come home this weekend?

[Anonymous]

Yep. Heard from my son who lives in Ellicott. First words were "something bad happened outside Ellicott." Made me nauseous. That poor family.

[Anonymous]

My kid took a picture to show me the police and ambulance presence. She didn't see the body until after she sent me the photo. 😢😢

She has a therapist and she will talk to her.

[Anonymous]

It is heartbreaking to hear this news. I just saw that a student at another college (where my son was formerly a student) took their life yesterday. It must be the time of year when stress becomes overwhelming.

I was in a terrifying position with my son about this time last year when I realized that his depression and anxiety had caused him to completely shut down. As a family, we made the difficult decision that he should withdraw from school and come home. My son still has a long way to go to address some of his issues, and on paper, most of DCUM would look down on the path he has chosen. However, I am grateful that my son got help and is with us today. Personally, I am a little proud of myself too for waking up to the fact he lacked the tools needed to persist and that sometimes, the path forward requires stepping back.

I hope that all students and their families who are struggling get the help they need and see hope on the horizon. Obstacles like romantic disappointments and academic failure can be overcome. Death is permanent.

[Anonymous]

Pain pain pain.

The world is difficult right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is heartbreaking to hear this news. I just saw that a student at another college (where my son was formerly a student) took their life yesterday. It must be the time of year when stress becomes overwhelming.

I was in a terrifying position with my son about this time last year when I realized that his depression and anxiety had caused him to completely shut down. As a family, we made the difficult decision that he should withdraw from school and come home. My son still has a long way to go to address some of his issues, and on paper, most of DCUM would look down on the path he has chosen. However, I am grateful that my son got help and is with us today. Personally, I am a little proud of myself too for waking up to the fact he lacked the tools needed to persist and that sometimes, the path forward requires stepping back.

I hope that all students and their families who are struggling get the help they need and see hope on the horizon. Obstacles like romantic disappointments and academic failure can be overcome. Death is permanent.

Yes it's midterms. This is why I always let students submit work, even late, and re-open quizzes for those who don't take them for partial credit. While struggling students won't receive As, they shouldn't be shut out and feel hopeless, no matter how deep their hole is.

[Anonymous]

This was on X


https://x.com/mocopgnews/status/1716867432277815565?s=46&t=-HHcWoCHm3QxeWBQNfyl4w

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is in Ellicott Hall which faces the back of the stadium. A student jumped from the top level. I am so shocked and sad for the student and their family.

My daughter suffers from depression and anxiety and this would be my worst nightmare.

So sorry for this tragic premature loss.

I hope your DD and all students struggling with depression, anxiety and midterm stress get the help and support they need.

Sending your DD and other students who are struggling with mental distress, plus the families and colleges who support them, healing thoughts.

[Anonymous]

This is horribly sad. My heart goes out to this student who felt they had no other option. I’m a UMD parent and there are so many kids struggling. I wish there was a way for them to band together and support one another rather than suffer alone. I know UMD like most universities tries to provide mental health supports but the fact is there’s a shortage of providers and a student in crisis almost always needs to leave campus for help. What can we do to change things so no student feels so alone? The family must be so devastated. Having a child who has battled suicidal ideation over the last year, my heart just hurts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is heartbreaking to hear this news. I just saw that a student at another college (where my son was formerly a student) took their life yesterday. It must be the time of year when stress becomes overwhelming.

I was in a terrifying position with my son about this time last year when I realized that his depression and anxiety had caused him to completely shut down. As a family, we made the difficult decision that he should withdraw from school and come home. My son still has a long way to go to address some of his issues, and on paper, most of DCUM would look down on the path he has chosen. However, I am grateful that my son got help and is with us today. Personally, I am a little proud of myself too for waking up to the fact he lacked the tools needed to persist and that sometimes, the path forward requires stepping back.

I hope that all students and their families who are struggling get the help they need and see hope on the horizon. Obstacles like romantic disappointments and academic failure can be overcome. Death is permanent.

Good for you, parent. Wishing your family well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is horribly sad. My heart goes out to this student who felt they had no other option. I’m a UMD parent and there are so many kids struggling. I wish there was a way for them to band together and support one another rather than suffer alone. I know UMD like most universities tries to provide mental health supports but the fact is there’s a shortage of providers and a student in crisis almost always needs to leave campus for help. What can we do to change things so no student feels so alone? The family must be so devastated. Having a child who has battled suicidal ideation over the last year, my heart just hurts.

This is the question that needs to be answered. Professional help is necessary but there also should be more focus on encouraging student connections.

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry. This happened at my DC’s school earlier this year. Really awful for everyone.