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  • Health Experts Hope Dr. Rich Mahogany And ‘Man Therapy' Can Reduce Suicide In Men

    November 21, 2018 |

    KUNC |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    With suicide as a leading cause of death among adult men in Colorado, normalizing mental health care serves as an important step toward lowering suicide rates. Colorado’s Department of Public Health hopes that with a little bit of humor, awareness of crucial mental health resources can reach the populations most in need. The portrayal of a fictional, sometimes crass doctor in the Man Therapy videos has been licensed by several US states and internationally, as well.

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  • Denver Becomes the Latest City to Take Mental Healthcare Into Its Own Hands

    November 21, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Colorado has recently adopted a new .25 percent sales tax to create a pool of funding for mental health and addiction services. The initial funds are earmarked to create a new mental health center, while the overall vision for the funds is to create services to move addiction to a public health rather than a criminal issue.

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  • Gun Shops Work With Doctors To Prevent Suicide By Firearm

    November 21, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    In Colorado, where 80 percent of gun deaths are suicides, a coalition of gun shop owners, public health researchers and doctors works to raise awareness of suicide and the role of firearms in those deaths. Staff in gun shops are trained to look for signs of mental distress in customers and participating shops have pamphlets on suicide prevention. The coalition also helps train medical professionals about guns so they can speak to patients with authority.

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  • What went wrong with New Orleans transit?

    November 20, 2018 |

    Politico |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Orleans

    After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' public transportation system had to be rebuilt, but poor planning and the nature of transportation investments means that the new transit system still doesn't work for those who need transit to access jobs and opportunity. The story of New Orleans is one that other cities can learn from to ensure they plan for transportation systems work for everyone.

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  • The city turning streets into gardens

    November 20, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: France, Paris

    As Paris invests in public parks, local residents have been granted more than 3,000 permits to grow street gardens. The greenery is adding life to one of Europe’s most densely populated cities while fostering civic engagement and pride.

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  • Detroit homeless court changes lives for its defendants

    November 20, 2018 |

    Model D |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Street Outreach Court Detroit is a collaboration between the courts and service providers to waive legal and financial obligations post-conviction if a person makes a commitment to an individualized action plan. These plans can include steps such as substance misuse treatment, enrolling in a workforce readiness program, and accessing housing subsidies.

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  • The Gym Fighting Drug and Alcohol Addiction with Exercise

    November 20, 2018 |

    Outside |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    A Phoenix gym uses CrossFit classes as an effective way to keep people in subustance use disorder recovery. The class provides non-judgmental support, community, and exercise all of which can have a beneficial effect reversing the impact of substance use on the brain.

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  • How local food pantries, meal programs fight food insecurity

    November 20, 2018 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seymour, Wisconsin

    Organizations across Wisconsin work in tandem to combat widespread hunger using a combination of fundraising, nonprofit supply, and low cost food delivery services. While organizations use different methods to accomplish their mission, they all work together to lower the rate of hunger in Wisconsin.

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  • Barbershop Confessions

    November 20, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    The Confess Project trains barbershop workers in black communities about creating pathways to talk about mental health and recognize and respond to signs of a mental health crisis. This training expands mental health services—especially culturally competent services—and parlays what is often a close, trusting relationship to raise awareness and provide an effective intervention.

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  • How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Thanksgiving

    November 20, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The difficult Conversations Lab at Columbia University studies conversations between people with opposing political views. The researchers found that if both parties on opposing sides of an issue read a complex article before talking, they are sometimes more likely to be open to their partner's views.

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