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Women Get a Voice in Conventional Agriculture

Michael J. Dax

October 02, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

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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Creating connections: Solutions to youth suicide in La Plata County

Mary Shinn

September 28, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Creating and strengthening relationships within a community is crucial in suicide prevention efforts. In Colorado, community and non-profit organizations have come together to address the problem of youth suicide. An approach that enrolls institutions such as schools, medical centers, and social spaces can increase youth access to healthy relationships as well as resources and mental health care support.

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Gun sellers emerge as unlikely ally in fight against suicides

Jon Schuppe

September 17, 2018 |

NBC News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, St. George, Utah

A Utah shooting range is part of a growing voluntary movement among gun shop owners and firearm sellers focuses on educating staff about warning signs of suicide in an effort to reduce the number of people using guns to kill themselves. One effort, the Gun Shop Project, has spread to 10 states and there are similar partnerships in about 10 more. Experts say suicide attempts with firearms usually end in death and restricting access to guns in those situations can be very effective.

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Can Teachers Stop Teens From Considering Suicide? New York State Thinks So.

Maria Luisa Tucker

September 14, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, New York

New York state now requires all public schools to incorporate mental health education into the standard K-12 curriculum. Proponents see this approach as a promising response to the national suicide epidemic, but some worry the ask is unrealistic when teachers don't receive specific training or the support to process their many students' mental health challenges.

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How Suicide Trainings, Community Connections Could Patch Holes In Amador's Mental Health Safety Net

Sammy Caiola

September 13, 2018 |

CapRadio |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Amador County, California

Community members of Amador County are implementing suicide trainings and community events to help intervene in crises and destigmatize talking about mental health. Using "leftover dollars from the state’s Proposition 63 millionaire tax," these efforts have resulted in community conversations and events such as suicide walks.

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In Boerne, a Youth Suicide Prevention Effort that May Actually Work

Christopher Collins

August 21, 2018 |

Texas Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Boerne, Texas

Going above and beyond state-mandated minimums for suicide prevention training in schools reduces teen suicides. In Boerne, Texas, the Boerne Independent School District enrolls teachers, students, staff, and mental health professionals in its suicide prevention program. Boerne ISD developed an aggressive plan, including yearly training, suicide prevention curricula, and a database to help identify and track high-risk teens.

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Starting the Conversation – Offering a Glimmer of Hope

Andi Bourne

July 20, 2018 |

Seeley Swan Pathfinder |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seeley Lake, Montana

In Montana, an elementary school is changing the dynamics around bullying and suicide through the Say Something Assembly program, which helps create an environment for students to feel safe and empowered to speak up. Montana has the highest rate of suicide in the country and the assemblies are designed to help youth understand it's OK to be struggling and to seek help. School officials also offer a companion program of support from trusted adults who can continue engaging and helping students.

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What gun shops can do to help prevent suicide

Zachariah Bryan

July 17, 2018 |

The Montana Standard |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

To fight suicide by firearm, an injury prevention center and a gun shop owner teamed up to form a group called the Gun Shop Project. The group empowers gun shop owners and employees with training in how to notice the signs of potentially suicidal customers—and to stop the sale of a firearm to anyone who looks like they may be at risk. Success is measurable in anecdotes from employees who say they've saved lives.

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Teenagers get involved in suicide prevention

Karen Peterson

July 12, 2018 |

Valley Journal |

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800-1500 Words

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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You know CPR- what about mental health first aid?

James S. Rosien

July 12, 2018 |

High Country News |

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800-1500 Words

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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