More training is critical “The ability of primary care providers to identify suicidal patients and facilitate appropriate interventions may be one of the most important factors in any public ...
Tag Archives: Wyoming
Wyoming strides
“Influencing the future of Wyoming wellness” is the mission of the new Prevention Management Organization (PMO) of Wyoming, established in early 2012. PMO works to foster community health and ...
Policy and prevention
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 ...
Curbing violence
The school shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown has once again focused attention on how to make schools safe for students and staff. “There is an increasing sense of ...
Identity threat
Sexual identity, bullying and suicide LGBT adolescents “must cope with developing a sexual minority identity in the midst of negative comments, jokes, and often the threat of violence because of ...
Losing his only son
The way I grew up was fast and furious. You live hard and die young. It’s ingrained in us from early on. But now, at age 55, I’m thinking how am I going to live when my only son died by suicide? ...
Riding without reins
Easing anxiety in students is vital to achievement The start of a new school year can signal the onset of fears and worries for some students. When unchecked, these anxious thoughts may lead to ...
No one is immune
Just like most Wyoming residents, Garrett Bardin’s parents never considered their only son could die by suicide. “This does happen. It’s a real possibility in all families. Whoever you are, you ...
When to intervene
Knowing when to act—and what action to take—can help schools intervene appropriately with suicidal youths Schools have a vital role to play in youth suicide prevention, and Wyoming is no ...
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 ...