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This school district is allowing students, staff to take mental health days

Jenna Zibton

March 31, 2023 |

WKMG-TV |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Montgomery County, Virginia

Since 2019, students and staff at Montgomery County Public Schools have been able to take mental health days. They count as sick days, which are excused absences. Mental health days can be taken for a variety of reasons and allow people to take a break when they start feeling overwhelmed. When students take mental health days, staff and school counselors can then connect the family with resources and follow up with students to ensure they’re getting the help they need.

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First Place, Spectrum Courtyard aim to close autism housing gap

Hayden Cilley, Maria Staubs

March 31, 2023 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

First Place offers supportive housing for adults with autism and Down syndrome and those who are neurodivergent. Along with housing, First Place also offers a residential transition program that teaches skills like budgeting and management to prepare residents to live independently.

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How does SOGI 123 show up in Cowichan Valley schools?

Shalu Mehta

March 30, 2023 |

The Discourse |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

Sexual orientation and gender identities 123 or SOGI 123 is an optional resource educators can use to provide grade-level appropriate materials that help create safe, inclusive learning environments for students. All 60 school districts in the province are part of the SOGI 123 Educator Network, which allows educators to work together to design programs that foster inclusion in schools. Schools that integrate SOGI 123 have seen a positive impact on students’ mental health, as well as their sense of belonging and willingness to engage.

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How old coal mines can help the climate

Martha Henriques

March 30, 2023 |

BBC |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: England, Gateshead

In Gateshead, England, Lanchester Wines keeps its storage warehouse at a stable temperature year-round using geothermal heat from an abandoned coal mine nearby. The water that naturally floods the mine is geothermally heated below ground, then a heat pump system pulls that water to the surface to transfer that heat to the warehouse.

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The Benefits of Greening Affordable Housing

Erica Sweeney

March 30, 2023 |

Next City |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

The Denver-based Triple Bottom Line Foundation funds projects to retrofit low-income, multi-family properties that house underserved groups. The projects include energy-efficiency upgrades, solar power installations, and weatherization upgrades among others.

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Responding to Oregon youth mental health needs with evidence-based approach

Dave Miller

March 30, 2023 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Oregon

LifeWorks NW is a non-profit that provides mental health services and treatment programs, like the Adolescent Day Treatment program, focusing on teens and young adults who show early signs of psychosis. Mental health professionals have been working with youth and their families for 60 years and have programs in almost every county across the state.

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What life in the blue bus says about the challenge to help the homeless

Marjorie Cortez

March 29, 2023 |

Deseret News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

The Nomad Alliance bus is a warming center on wheels that provides people experiencing homelessness a safe place to stay. The bus accepts anyone who needs help, so long as they help keep the bus clean, and can take in about 20 people at a time.

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How Lagos youth friendly initiative is improving lives of young Nigerians

Tobi Awodipe

March 28, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Hello Lagos! youth center provides a safe space for youth, particularly those experiencing teenage pregnancies, issues around sexual reproductive health, substance abuse and anything else that gets in the way of youth having a healthy lifestyle. One of the Center’s program, the young moms clinic, has led to a 20% decrease in teen pregnancy and 15% of those in the program have returned to school.

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What Two Public Health Emergencies Revealed About Reducing Racial Disparities

Kenya Hunter, Margo Snipe

March 27, 2023 |

Capital B (National) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic has led to the city of Boston having the lowest COVID case rates in the country, as well as a significantly narrowed racial gap in vaccinations. After the clinic’s success, local healthcare professionals and leaders began working together to apply the strategies to other health disparities including HIV, Mpox, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

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Creating an inclusive fitness community through adaptive training

Nicholas Wire

March 27, 2023 |

el Don |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana College is developing a program that provides opportunities for the physical and social growth of adaptive students. The program trains student aides on how to help those with disabilities and also provides a class for students with disabilities to train with adaptive equipment. On top of improving equal access, the program also strives to provide opportunities for networking between students and aides. Within two years, the program has grown from a four-person class to a full class of 25 students.

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