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StrongPeople classes strengthen bodies and friendships in rural Montana

Melody Martinsen

June 06, 2020 |

Choteau Acantha |

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Response Location: United States, Bozeman, Montana

A group exercise class known as StrongPeople is helping senior citizens in Montana find community and improve their health through progressive strength training. Participants have reported positive results, while studies have also shown that those able to meet the expectations of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines doubled after people completed the program.

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In a state troubled by suicide, teens learn mental health skills

Melody Martinsen

July 24, 2018 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Montana

Making space for mental health awareness in school curricula aids in suicide prevention among teens. Schools in rural Montana have begun to adopt the Youth Aware of Mental Health program (YAM), which originated in Sweden. An initiative at the Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery at Montana State University succeeding in developing the pilot program, launched in 2018. The ongoing classes serve as a safe space for discussion and student-driven activities, using role-play scenarios and teaching students how to look out for signs of mental illness and reach out for help.

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Finding the formula

Melody Martinsen

January 10, 2018 |

Choteau Acantha |

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Response Location: United States, Choteau, Montana

Officials in rural Montana towns are trying to find what the correct “formula” is for spurring population growth. The town of Choteau is working with the Montana Economic Developers Association to conduct research assessments to gain insight. In the past, these assessments show tangible growth in other towns, so Choteau will model its development efforts based on the data they collect. This is part of a series on economic development in Montana.

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