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How to reduce suicides on the psychiatric ward

Soumya Karlamangla

December 01, 2019 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Implementing checklists to prevent suicide risks can reduce the number of deaths by suicide in psychiatric facilities. Since 2007, Veteran’s Affairs medical facilities across the country have successfully reduced the number of suicides in their facilities by taking measured steps to reduce risks. The checklist includes removing dangerous items from rooms and ensuring that patients are monitored by nursing staff. Increasing the data available has also led to new recommendations and standards.

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After two suicides in six weeks, Greenfield students and parents demand more help for bullied students

Rory Linnane

November 26, 2019 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In the wake of two consecutive Greenfield High School student suicides, what can the Milwaukee-based school district learn from other initiatives across Wisconsin? Schools in Northeast Wisconsin work with the Sources of Strength program, a peer-led and student focused initiative. In the Southeast portion of the state, REDgen connects students with others who have gone through similar challenges and obstacles, and at Friends-Adams High School, students are trained to intervene when they see bullying taking place, or notice changes on a peer's mental health state.

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In Minsk, A Hidden Refuge for Battered Women

Hanna Liubakova

November 25, 2019 |

Transitions Online |

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Response Location: Belarus, Minsk

The Minsk-based organization Radislava runs a house for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. In a culture and a country that have yet to protect survivors of abuse, this house runs on privacy and anonymity, for safety’s sake. Radislava does more than provide shelter – it also provides psychological and legal support and organizes advocacy events. Since its creation, the home has seen 70% of clients create new lives for themselves.

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Round Rock ISD credits threat screening technology with saving student lives

Tom Miller

November 25, 2019 |

KXAN-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Bloomington, Illinois

A company called Gaggle works with school districts to screen their software and electronics for messages and text that are cause for concern – including threats against others, sexual content, or mentions of suicide and self-harm. In 2018, they identified over 700 students in danger of self-harm and alerted their biggest client, Texas’ Round Rock Independent School District, to nearly 9,000 potential dangers.

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Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops

Jenifer McShane

November 15, 2019 |

HBO |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Two officers with the San Antonio Police Department's Mental Health Unit show how they respond to mental health crises with empathetic listening and de-escalation tactics rather than the traditional police tactics of command and control. The small unit can only handle a tiny percentage of the city's crisis calls. But the officers also run the training of all incoming police cadets, who now get 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Team training. This policing tactic works only because it exists within a well-developed system of mental health care in the city.

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Getting a Handle on Self-Harm

Benedict Carey

November 11, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Glen Oaks, New York

Self-injury tactics have been increasing among adolescents, but psychologists are finding success with implementing specialized forms of therapy. Typically used with those diagnosed with a personality disorder, a specialized talk therapy known as dialectical behavior therapy works to teach "mindfulness techniques and opposite action, in which patients act opposite to the way they feel in order to alter the underlying distress."

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Why This Group Handles Grief By Boxing

Carter Barrett

November 08, 2019 |

Side Effects Public Media |

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Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

Overdose Lifeline is an organization in Indianapolis, Indiana that is using boxing classes as support groups for those struggling with grief. After noticing a pattern of anger in those the organization aimed to help, the group started "grief boxing" as a way to help work through those feelings.

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Seattle's already doing what California's about to do to limit police use of force. How's it working out?

Laurel Rosenhall Brian Howey

November 07, 2019 |

CalMatters |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

In the past decade, Seattle has reduced their use of force by 60 percent. Spurred by a court order, the reduction comes from greater de-escalation training, stricter, more nuanced policies, and more collaboration between law enforcement and activists. While moving the needle, many cite the long way the city has to go, especially when it comes to how force is still used disproportionately on communities of color. But because they’ve made progress without endangering officers, other states like California look to Seattle as a model of reform.

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Therapy dog a game-changer at Pleasant Street School

Roberta Baker

October 31, 2019 |

The Laconia Daily Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Laconia, New Hampshire

Elementary schools in New Hampshire are introducing pet therapy to better serve their students who are experiencing emotional distress. In one school, the therapy dog acts as "a reward for good behavior, a transition to talking about what happened that made a child misbehave, a way-station for calming and resetting surging emotions, and a bridge for shy youngsters who become animated when speaking to a non-judgmental pet."

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Building resiliency an elementary school goal

Roberta Baker

October 31, 2019 |

The Laconia Daily Sun |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

Elementary schools in New Hampshire are implementing several programs to help build resiliency in their students and reduce the risk of suicide. One program includes introducing trauma care coordinators, while another encourages students to write letters about their concerns. Both tactics have had positive results, evident through fewer recorded cases of problematic behavioral issues.

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