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Vets twice as likely to fatally OD – what the Dayton VA is doing about it

Katie Wedell

October 07, 2018 |

Dayton Daily News |

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Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

Providing a comprehensive approach helps veterans struggling with addiction. At the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, when VA campus police who identify drug-related cases, patients are also paired with social workers and representatives of job placement programs. The benefit plan of the VA system provides a range of services, including medical care, addiction treatment, counseling, and social services such as housing or job assistance.

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At Animas High School, hero's journey is a model for tackling challenges

Mary Shinn

October 05, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

A high school in Colorado is focusing efforts on combatting the recent increases in adolescent suicide rates. Known as Project Basecamp, the curriculum is "designed to prevent mental crisis, encourage students to advocate for themselves and build strong bonds between students," all while also teaching outdoor wilderness skills beyond the confines of a classroom.

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Durango, Bayfield Schools Start New Program to Prevent Suicide

Mary Shinn

October 05, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

To address the wellbeing of students, schools must foster healthy relationships and trust. Schools in Durango, Colorado, have implemented Sources of Strength, a national program aimed at reducing the risk of suicide, bullying, substance abuse, and other issues in schools. The program works to create a positive school culture through youth mentorship training that emphasizes a student’s strengths, positivity, and builds connections to trusted adults.

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As suicide rates rise, Colorado is fighting to turn the tide

Edward Siddons

October 05, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado has developed and is currently implementing a comprehensive plan to address rising suicide rates. The intervention touches on suicide risk at all ages including increased supports in high schools, new avenues for adult men to talk about mental health, and training for in-home care workers to identify suicide risk among the elderly.

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Allowing drugs at a tiny house village didn't work. So why is Seattle trying it again?

Danny Westneat

October 05, 2018 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

When Seattle allowed a homeless encampment to freely use drugs, 911 calls jumped up. Dealers flocked in, and the majority of inhabitants camped out for more than a year. Instead of trying it again, the city should be investing in more stable housing for addicts, argues Danny Westneat.

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A Health Care Model to Reach Zero Suicides

Mary Shinn

October 03, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Suicide prevention begins with identifying and addressing risk factors in patients. The Axis Health System has implemented a model developed by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, which has shown success in places like Detroit. The Zero Suicide Initiative integrates behavioral health screenings with patient care to ensure that people at risk are directed to the appropriate resources.

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The new campus crisis: How anxiety is crippling college kids across the country

Lois M. Collins

October 03, 2018 |

Deseret News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

As colleges around the country struggle to meet rising mental health needs among the student population, the University of Michigan created a network of small support groups that helps students connect with and provide support to one another. Students attend these casual support groups of 6-10 people and share their anxieties, struggles, and worries from their academic and personal lives.

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Women Get a Voice in Conventional Agriculture

Michael J. Dax

October 02, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Jordan, Montana

Because women make up a smaller percentage of farmers in America as compared to men in the field, their work and contributions to the industry are often overlooked. HarvestHER, a social media-based platform established by a small-town Montana farmer, aims to alleviate the stress of working in a men-dominant field by giving women a voice in the community.

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Pediatric Partners Screens For Risk, Teaches Resiliency

Mary Shinn

October 02, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Integrating behavioral health care with primary pediatric care helps address chronic, long-term issues. Using grant funding, Pediatric Partners of the Southwest improved its approach to health care. The introduction of screenings for social determinants of health allows pediatricians to direct families to the proper resources.

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Free Clinic Fills Void in Medical and Psychological Care for Minors in Carrillo

Noelia Esquivel

October 02, 2018 |

La Voz de Guanacaste |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica, Carrillo, Guanacaste

A non-profit clinic in Guanacaste offers free mental health care to children in the region. The group makes it easy to access services—an old system was only available monthly—and keeps data on diagnoses to better serve the community. They see 3,000 patients a month, from newborns to teenagers.

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