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  • At Animas High School, hero's journey is a model for tackling challenges

    Mary Shinn

    October 05, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

    A high school in Colorado is focusing efforts on combatting the recent increases in adolescent suicide rates. Known as Project Basecamp, the curriculum is "designed to prevent mental crisis, encourage students to advocate for themselves and build strong bonds between students," all while also teaching outdoor wilderness skills beyond the confines of a classroom.

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  • Durango, Bayfield Schools Start New Program to Prevent Suicide

    Mary Shinn

    October 05, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

    To address the wellbeing of students, schools must foster healthy relationships and trust. Schools in Durango, Colorado, have implemented Sources of Strength, a national program aimed at reducing the risk of suicide, bullying, substance abuse, and other issues in schools. The program works to create a positive school culture through youth mentorship training that emphasizes a student’s strengths, positivity, and builds connections to trusted adults.

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  • A Health Care Model to Reach Zero Suicides

    Mary Shinn

    October 03, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Suicide prevention begins with identifying and addressing risk factors in patients. The Axis Health System has implemented a model developed by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, which has shown success in places like Detroit. The Zero Suicide Initiative integrates behavioral health screenings with patient care to ensure that people at risk are directed to the appropriate resources.

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  • Pediatric Partners Screens For Risk, Teaches Resiliency

    Mary Shinn

    October 02, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Integrating behavioral health care with primary pediatric care helps address chronic, long-term issues. Using grant funding, Pediatric Partners of the Southwest improved its approach to health care. The introduction of screenings for social determinants of health allows pediatricians to direct families to the proper resources.

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  • Creating connections: Solutions to youth suicide in La Plata County

    Mary Shinn

    September 28, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Creating and strengthening relationships within a community is crucial in suicide prevention efforts. In Colorado, community and non-profit organizations have come together to address the problem of youth suicide. An approach that enrolls institutions such as schools, medical centers, and social spaces can increase youth access to healthy relationships as well as resources and mental health care support.

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