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You know CPR- what about mental health first aid?

James S. Rosien

July 12, 2018 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Anaconda, Montana

Pintler Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Montana trains community members in a mental health first aid method called QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer. The state of Montana is encouraging citizens who regularly interact with large populations- people like teachers, bus drivers, and custodians, to complete the training so that they are prepared when they encounter someone who is contemplating suicide.

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Teenagers get involved in suicide prevention

Karen Peterson

July 12, 2018 |

Valley Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Arlee, Montana

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents in Montana. The Arlee Warriors, a high school basketball team, and a group of students at St. Ignatius High School, are initiating conversations to de-stigmatize mental health issues and make their schools a safe space for their peers to seek help.

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New intervention plan linked to lower risk of veteran suicides

Chloe Reichel

July 11, 2018 |

Journalist's Resource |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A program called the Safety Planning Intervention is reducing the occurrence of repeat suicide attempts among veterans. The program helps veterans establish a safety plan and identify a support network that they can rely on during times of crisis.

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Tenants Struggling With Mental Illness Found Safety in the “Hotel of Last Resort”

Travis Lupick

July 11, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

Many people who struggle with mental health and substance abuse have trouble maintaining a consistent living situation. The Portland Hotel in the Downtown Eastside neighborhood of Vancouver came to be operated by a woman named Liz Evans who decided to give the mentally ill residents a safe place to live, regardless of outbursts or poor living habits or drug use. Removing the fear of eviction improved the mental health of the residents and is the same philosophy implemented now by the Portland Hotel Society.

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A Simple Emergency Room Intervention Can Help Cut Future Suicide Risk

Rhitu Chatterjee

July 11, 2018 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

When a person is brought to the emergency room after a suicide attempt, they are at risk for attempting suicide again for the next three months. These patients often slip through the cracks after being discharged from the hospital, and never receive the follow-up care they need. A program called Safety Planning Intervention trains doctors, nurses, and social workers to make a safety plan with high risk patients before they leave the hospital, to help reduce their risk of a second attempt.

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College students train to help peers at risk for suicide, depression and more

Aneri Pattani

July 10, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Expanding the reach of traditional counseling, colleges are creating programs to meet the needs of the student body’s mental health care. These programs include training students to provide peer support and mental health awareness organizations.

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A Restaurant Takes On the Opioid Crisis, One Worker at a Time

Priya Krishna

July 10, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Lexington, Kentucky

DV8 Kitchen is a restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky that employs people recovering from opioid addiction with the hopes that providing jobs and connecting them to treatment centers will combat their addiction. The owners, a couple that owns several other restaurants in the city, maintain high standards for employees, and this is reflected in the impeccable service and the high quality of the food. So far DV8 Kitchen has hired 25 individuals recovering from addiction, helping them lead better lives.

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Texas Clinics Busting Traditional Silos Of Mental And Physical Health Care

Caroline Covington

July 09, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

To offer complete care, Texas clinics are integrating mental health and physical health services. The holistic approach is intended to meet people with mental health problems where they will already be accessing care.

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New prison unit opens to help young female inmates

Clarice Silber

July 09, 2018 |

The Connecticut Mirror |

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Response Location: United States, East Lyme, Connecticut

Connecticut’s women's prison launched a new unit in 2018 devoted to rehabilitation and reintegration. It’s based on prisons for young offenders in Germany, which the state's governor and the head of corrections visited, after which they worked with the Vera Institute of Justice to design one for Connecticut. The women’s unit follows the opening of a similar program for young male offenders where they are mentored by older inmates and receive counseling and education to reduce recidivism.

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Chasing the curve: As budgets churn, can Montana get its mentally ill care before they hit crisis?

Eric Dietrich Katheryn Houghton

July 08, 2018 |

Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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Response Location: United States, Livingston, Montana

This threatened mental health care in a tangible way, but the state has found ways to provide services differently. Despite limited funding, state health officials still choose to direct funds toward prevention, rather than only paying for emergency services. Using outpatient support groups and an integrated behavioral health system are other options. Still, the state is figuring out how to provide higher quality care on a lower budget.

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