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Grief care a crucial support for the bereaved

Mary Shinn

October 12, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

Crafting resilience requires coping with emotions, not ignoring them. With those who are affected by suicide facing a 65 percent higher risk of attempting suicide themselves, organizations like the Grief Center, LOSS, and Heartbeat are working to reduce the time that people suffering from emotional trauma wait to seek help. The organizations bring grief counseling services, and even emotional first aid, to those experiencing loss in southwest Colorado.

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LGBTQ students find support within community

Mary Shinn

October 10, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

Connecting LGTBQ+ teens with peers and adults for support can help reduce depression and the risk of suicide. Organizations like the Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center in Durango, Colorado, and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center at Fort Lewis College provide safe spaces where youth feel welcome and supported by a network of peers and adults. The centers also act as social spaces where youth, parents, and their communities can come together.

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To Help Young Women in Prison, Try Dignity

Maurice Chammah

October 09, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Connecticut

Inspired by prisons in Germany that emphasize personal dignity, Connecticut is shifting its corrections department's focus with two programs for young offenders. The one for women matches 14 inmates with older incarcerated mentors who help develop programs of classes, counseling and planning for post-release life. Officers are trained to address trauma and say they feel a new sense of purpose, but it's an expensive and labor-intensive program so it's unclear how it will fare after this pilot phase.

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Cultural identity, open conversations aid suicide prevention among Native Americans

Mary Shinn

October 09, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Growing past trauma requires support. In Native American communities with high rates of depression and suicide, organizations like the Wellness Peer Advisory Council and the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board are working to promote positive mental health by encouraging a positive cultural identity. The AAIHB is using grant funding to work with tribes in the Southwest to implement suicide intervention training through intergenerational and intertribal programs.

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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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1500-3000 Words

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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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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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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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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Under 800 Words

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

Mary Shinn

October 05, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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800-1500 Words

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

Lois M. Collins

October 03, 2018 |

Deseret News |

Multi-Media |

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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