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Beyond the Stigma: Experts offer mental health first aid' course aimed at helping veterans

Shawne K. Wickham

November 11, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

The Mental Healthcare Center of Greater Manchester offers training and and education opportunities to build community support for veterans who may suffer fro post traumatic stress disorder or depression after military service. The group shows civilians how to recognize and respond to mental health symptoms, so they can prevent a crisis. In New Hampshire, every metal health center has a military liaison.

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Beyond the Stigma: State launching push to promote 'recovery-friendly' workplaces

Shawne K. Wickham

November 10, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

A state program is providing supports for businesses to create 'recovery friendly' workplaces for employees with substance use disorders. Supports include connecting employees with a licensed counselor, peer supports, and posted information about recovery resources.

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In Sacramento, trying to stop a killing before it happens

Wesley Lowery Steven Rich

November 09, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Sacramento is implementing a program developed in 2011 in Richmond, Calif., that showed success curtailing gun violence among young men caught up in gangs or potential shootings. They get numerous social services and mentoring from men previously incarcerated. Stipends are a controversial part of the program, but a review of the Richmond program in 2015 found most participants were still alive and had not suffered a gun related injury, or been arrested for gun-related activity.

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Gatekeepers: Working to save Kenyans from suicide

Felista Wangari

November 09, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

In Kenya, rates of suicide are increasing and cost of help is not attainable for many, so volunteers are stepping in to fill the void. From a hotline to educating religious leaders and police officers to on-the-ground "gatekeepers" who are trained to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, communities are joining together to prevent suicide.

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Can people be saved from a terrible childhood?

Lauren Zanolli

November 07, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

As more research has found links between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and negative health outcomes, a growing number of organizations and sectors are incorporating trauma-informed screening and training into their work. Police officers, primary care pediatricians, parents, and school counselors are moving away from the question "what's wrong with you?" to ask "what happened to you?"

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'Sober bar' helps keep people on road to recovery after life of drugs

Jason Viau

November 05, 2018 |

CBC |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Canada, Windsor, Ontario

The Spiritual Soldier Coffee Compound in Windsor, Ontario encourages those formerly addicted to drugs to stay clean, all while offering a place to socialize with others. The owners, both of whom had struggled with addiction themselves, hope that this sober bar can act as a "safe haven" for community members that are working to stay sober.

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Beyond the Stigma: Making a difference in the workplace

Shawne K. Wickham

November 03, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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Response Location: United States, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

A New Hampshire business is an exemplar of a new state push to create “recovery friendly” businesses. For the Chameleon Group, this takes the form of managers attending drug court hearing o support workers, holding 12-step group meetings at the office, and hiring at recovery job fairs.

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Why Green Classrooms Could Be the Schools of the Future

Adrienne Day

November 02, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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Response Location: United States

Whether they have access to an excess of land or a spare rooftop on their building in the middle of a cramped city, schools across the United States are making efforts to incorporate more green space into their properties. Gardens and trees, in lieu of traditional asphalt playgrounds, offer a multitude of mental health and environmental benefits. Advocates of the green schoolyard movement emphasize that adding green spaces to schools is essential and should be thought of as part of any municipality's larger park planning process.

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Telemedicine a solution in counties starved of mental health care providers

Zachariah Bryan

November 02, 2018 |

The Western News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Montana

Telemedicine allows rural mental health patients access to doctors in a more frequent basis than if they had to travel to city centers for care. Though there are limits to telemedicine—it's preferable to see a doctor in person—it is preferable to get some care than none at all in between regular doctor visits.

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Sit in a circle. Talk to other pregnant women. Save your baby's life?

Sarah Kliff

November 02, 2018 |

Vox |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Greenville

In South Carolina, doctors are scaling programs based off of CenteringPregnancy, an initiative that uses group doctor appoints to better infant health and decrease infant mortality. Research shows that providing prenatal care in a group setting helps to build a sense of community and reduce stress among women who might not have stability during their pregnancy otherwise.

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