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Barbershop Confessions

Michaela Haas

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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The Best Way To Save People From Suicide

Jason Cherkis

November 15, 2018 |

The Huffington Post |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Suicidologist James Motto discovered through extensive research that persistent contact with patients reduced their likelihood to repeat suicide attempts. He wrote letters to patients over up to 15 years and found that even people who did not want to be reached responded to the treatment. Patients who received letters were half as likely as the control group to commit suicide. In recent years, some psychiatrists have made this method more personal and begun sending texts to patients.

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In Sacramento, trying to stop a killing before it happens

Wesley Lowery Steven Rich

November 09, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Sacramento is implementing a program developed in 2011 in Richmond, Calif., that showed success curtailing gun violence among young men caught up in gangs or potential shootings. They get numerous social services and mentoring from men previously incarcerated. Stipends are a controversial part of the program, but a review of the Richmond program in 2015 found most participants were still alive and had not suffered a gun related injury, or been arrested for gun-related activity.

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Gatekeepers: Working to save Kenyans from suicide

Felista Wangari

November 09, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

In Kenya, rates of suicide are increasing and cost of help is not attainable for many, so volunteers are stepping in to fill the void. From a hotline to educating religious leaders and police officers to on-the-ground "gatekeepers" who are trained to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, communities are joining together to prevent suicide.

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How One Colorado Town Is Tackling Suicide Prevention — Starting With The Kids

Kirk Siegler

October 23, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Grand Junction, Colorado

The Grand Junction school district in Colorado is adopting Sources of Strength, a national program that empowers high school students to look out for each others' mental health. Organization around peer outreach is empowering students to process the high suicide rates in their area and talk openly with each other.

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Teen's death leads to lasting suicide prevention project

Mary Shinn

October 17, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

Building connections between teenagers and their community is an important step in suicide prevention among youth. The CODY Project recruits adult and teenage volunteers to hold mental awareness training at 4-H club and other community meetings. The Project seeks to open up communication, working as a bridge between teens and community partners.

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How a bench and a team of grandmothers can tackle depression

Rachel Nuwer

October 16, 2018 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

In order to increase Zimbabwean’s ability to access mental health care, a psychiatrist trained grandmothers in talk therapy. Working from a “friendship bench,” these new trainees have provided evidence-based, culturally competent care to thousands of people since the start of the program in 2006.

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Communities That Care coalitions aim to create healthy connections

Mary Shinn

October 16, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tooele, Utah

Communities That Care coalitions have developed across the nation with the goal of reducing the likelihood of teenage behavioral issues such as violence and alcoholism, as well as adolescent suicides. Already seeing positive changes, some coalitions have partnered with other community organizations to broaden their reach and focus on specific issues such as building health relationships and increasing empowerment.

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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 |

Multi-Media |

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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