UNC Chapel Hill cancels classes for 'Wellness Day' amid suicide investigations

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill canceled classes and declared Tuesday a "Wellness Day" as officials investigate two suicide incidents over the weekend.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill canceled classes and declared Tuesday a "Wellness Day" as officials investigate two suicide-related incidents from over the weekend.

"We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, both on our campus and across our nation, and we are aware that college-aged students carry an increased risk of suicide," Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said in a statement to students Sunday evening. "This crisis has directly impacted members of our community -- especially with the passing of two students on campus in the past month."

He encouraged students to "rest and check in with each other, adding: "Reach out to a friend, a classmate or colleague and ask them, 'Honestly, how are you doing?'"

The UNC Police Department reported a suicide at the Forest Theater on Sept. 4, according to UNC Police's online crime log.