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They built a skate park in Nebraska's poorest county. Then they watched Junior do something priceless.

Matthew Hansen

October 28, 2022 |

Flatwater Free Press |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Omaha Tribe, United States, Omaha, Nebraska

On native land where the local youth are struggling with depression and anxiety, a new skate park has been built as studies have shown that skateboarding is good for teenagers’ mental health – especially teens living in isolated conditions. The skate park helps get kids out of the house and serves as a social support network, fostering a sense of belonging.

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Let's Talk About Mental Health: Community solutions to moving beyond the scarcity trap

Shannon Steele

October 28, 2022 |

Explore Big Sky |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky Community Food Bank and Food Resource Center provides easy access to food and resources to people in need. People are encouraged to use the resources as a strategy to make their household budget go further and provide a sense of security. This helps prevent feelings of constant stress and insecurity around basic needs, which can lead to a scarcity mindset and be detrimental to mental health.

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When Mental Health Crisis Responders Reach Rural Residents

Tony Leys Arielle Zionts

October 25, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa

Instead of calling 911, people experiencing a mental health crisis can contact new crisis response teams, like the Virtual Crisis Care program, to receive a visit from a mental health professional rather than a law enforcement officer. The service is free and the goal is to stabilize people at home instead of admitting them to a crowded psychiatric units or jailing them for behaviors stemming from mental illness.

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The pandemic helped usher an alternative form of treatment into Fort Worth: psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Alexis Allison

October 24, 2022 |

Fort Worth Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Worth, Texas

Studies show that ketamine and other psychedelics could be useful in treating conditions like depression and PTSD when used in partnership with therapy. Psychedelic-assisted therapy prescribed by registered practitioners is gaining traction as an alternative to medication, or as another option when traditional treatments fail.

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Un village bon samaritain redonne espoir d'une autre vie à ces rejetés

Marthe Akissi

October 24, 2022 |

Radio Côte d'Ivoire |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Côte d'Ivoire, Trinlé-Diapleu

Le centre d’accueil Victor Houali, qui traite des personnes atteintes de maladies mentales, est intégré au village où il se trouve afin que les patients ne soient pas isolés. Les spécialistes du centre forment les villageois qui travaillent comme soignants sur les symptômes psychiatriques, les médicaments, et d’autres outils de traitement, tels que la musique.

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Collegiate recovery programs gain traction on campus

Liam Knox

October 19, 2022 |

Inside Higher Ed |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Collegiate recovery programs or communities — like the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities in Texas — are robust resources for students struggling to overcome substance use issues, whether they’re in long-term recovery or new to the process. Some offer scholarships for students in recovery, dedicated staff and counselors, and sober social activities.

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Proyecto de Bienestar Mental

Zinta Aistars

October 17, 2022 |

NEW/NUEVA OPINION |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Fundado por dos recién graduados para ayudar a otros estudiantes hispanohablantes que sentían como extraños, Estruendo usa el apoyo de los compañeros como una intervención eficaz para ayudar con los sentimientos de depresión, el aislamiento y la idea de suicidio.

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For Amber Richards, life after overdose starts with compassion

Grant Stringer

October 11, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Clackamas county, Oregon

Project Hope connects people at risk of dying by drug overdose into the care of Amber Richards, a former heroin user and an expert on recovery. Project Hope has helped hundreds of clients find help, from detox to housing and counseling, since the project’s start in 2018.

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Effort aims to streamline services for Tucson crime survivors

Caitlin Schmidt

October 09, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

One-stop hubs that include multiple services and resources for survivors of family and interpersonal violence, like the one in Richmond, California, simplify the process for survivors and keep them from having to tell their stories over and over again.

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Police responses to mental health crisis calls are reexamined

Chin Tung Tan

October 04, 2022 |

News21 |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

GRAND Mental Health’s iPad Program connects people who may be experiencing a crisis with trained mental health professionals rather than law enforcement by video chatting on iPads. GRAND Mental Health, which serves 12 counties, has distributed more than 10,200 iPads in six years. They have distributed about 8,500 of them to clients and nearly 1,700 to first responders and hospital personnel.

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