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Finally, an Intervention That Might Have Helped Keep High-Risk Teens Alive

Jill U. Adams

June 16, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

To prevent suicide amongst youth, research has shown that there's a simple strategy to get people the supports they need: training the adults in their lives on how to recognize warning signs and provide help. While the research is still preliminary, it highlights one more intervention technique to prevent teen suicide by helping youth in recovery stick to their treatment plans.

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'A tidal wave of problems': texting on the mental health frontline

Robert Booth

June 10, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom, London, England

Communicating with volunteers via text message can be less intimating for young people than dialing a hotline. Mental Health Innovations, a UK-based charity, operates the Shout text hotline. The service is part of an initiative supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mental health campaign. Those suffering from depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts can simply text the resource to connect with a volunteer.

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‘It's OK to not be OK:' How One High School Saved Lives with a 34-Question Survey

Ann Schimke

June 06, 2019 |

KQED |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado has one of the highest rates of suicide for both adults and children in the country. Ignoring concerns about liability issues, one school is giving high school students a mental health screening to determine how and when to best intervene to help struggling teens.

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Nurse Suicides: Talk To A Colleague

Shannon Firth

May 29, 2019 |

MedPage Today |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Creating a more compassionate working environment helps lead clinicians suffering from depression, trauma, or burnout, to seek care. The University of California San Diego’s medical system has piloted several approaches. Code Lavender encourages small acts of intentional kindness toward co-workers. Caregiver Support Teams identify peer mentors that can provide emotional support and help struggling colleagues.

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Rethinking mental health for cops: When ‘good intentions' aren't enough

Henry Gass

May 29, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Fort Worth, Texas

Across the country, police departments are increasingly providing mental health services for law enforcement. Among the services deployed are internal support teams, post-incident debriefs, psychological first aid, and wellness and stress education. While they may take different forms and approaches, they are all driven by the need to support and manage the stress and trauma that come with the job.

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Washington State Debuts Unique Tool to Reduce Gun Suicides

Elizabeth Van Brocklin

May 28, 2019 |

The Trace |

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Response Location: United States, Olympia, Washington

In Washington, state legislators have passed an innovative measure that would allow individuals to suspend their own gun rights. The bill was started as a proactive measure for those experience mental health issues to be able to prevent themselves from harming themselves in the future. While they’re still working on publicizing the new measure, those that do know about it simply have to fill out a short form at any count clerk’s office – the rest is taken care of within 24 hours.

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In Utah, veterans are more vulnerable to suicide. One program hopes connecting veterans with each other will help save lives.

Paighten Harkins Erin Alberty

May 27, 2019 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Utah

Across the United States, veterans are at a greater risk for suicide than the average civilian, but in Utah, this problem is elevated even further. Although researchers are unsure of the reasons for this, programs in the state aim to combat the issue by bringing veterans together.

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Nurse Suicides: Getting Help Before It's Too Late

Shannon Firth

May 16, 2019 |

MedPage Today |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Linking health care workers to mental health counselors helps reduce the risk of suicide. In response to a high rate of suicides among clinicians and students at the University of California San Diego, the school implemented a proactive suicide prevention program. The Healer Education Assessment and Referral (HEAR) program focuses on providing resources and on helping healthcare workers debrief from traumatic experiences at work.

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A mock funeral aims to help students bury their pain

Laura Meckler

May 15, 2019 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

To combat emotional distress that many students are facing, schools across the nation are implementing mock funerals, allowing students to figuratively "bury their pain." Although issues at focus range from drunk driving, to poor test scores to peer violence, the overarching goal is to make sure that students feel that they're being heard by the adults that surround them.

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Farm Bill Pilot Program To Address Farmer Mental Health

Kayla Desroches

May 13, 2019 |

Montana Public Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Broadview, Montana

In rural farming communities, it's not uncommon for those working in the agricultural industry to struggle with anxiety and depression. Because mental health professionals often aren't readily available in these areas, many turn to online resources such as #AgTwitter. However, a farm bill pilot program that piggybacks off of this type of communication is aiming to fill more of the gaps by strengthening outreach resources.

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