For three decades Wyoming has been one of the deadliest places in terms of deliberate, self-inflicted deaths. But today the state is taking aggressive action to counter suicide among its ...
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Casper contagion
Three student suicides in Casper, Wyoming since October 2003 have moved school administrators to seek new ways to counter this tragedy by teaching suicide prevention. This represents positive ...
Culture change
She’s only been at Florida’s Mariner Middle School for two years, but Guidance Counselor Kathy Saucier has partnered with Principal Richard Hagy to help transform school culture at this ...
Transforming systems, lives
“Before we can transform lives, we must first transform how community-based systems work together … the mental well-being of children is not the sole responsibility of the family and ...
Building alliances
Strengthening linkages WHO: Heather Fiorentino, Supt. WHERE: Pasco County School District, Florida WHAT: Forged unique community alliance to advance emotional well-being of staff and student Her ...
Boosting academics
Prevention programs can enhance learning Caruthersville Superintendent Nicholas Thiele wishes he could do more to help at-risk youngsters. So does retired Imperial Principal Neal Penberthy. Both ...
School success
Enhancing academics through prevention It’s a troubling thought, one that adults may have a tough time comprehending. The idea that a young person, supposedly in the “prime of their life,” could ...
Hurricane’s wake
Suicides triple in wake of Hurricane Katrina The emotional effects of seeing homes, neighborhoods and lives destroyed continue to plague residents of the Gulf Coast more than a year after the ...
Coming tsunami
“The current mental health delivery system is inadequate and unprepared to address the needs associated with the anticipated growth in the number of older persons requiring treatment for ...
Competent community
A key in deterring a child from engaging in risky behaviors— including suicidal thoughts and acts—is how engaged the youngster feels to both family and school. This is according to research, ...