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GREAT FALLS 鈥?Jason DeShaw is a mental health advocate and musician. On Thursday, he delivered a presentation on combating suicide amongst farmers and ranchers. His decision to help guide others through their mental health struggles came after he himself received difficult news. In my late twenties, I was diagnosed
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stanley cup istance to mental health care, two is the prevalence of alcohol, and three is the easy access to firearms, he says. Montana has approximately 50,000 agriculture producers. 20% 10,000 struggle with mental health including anxiety and depression; 5% 2,500 suffer from severe mental illness that includes suicidal behavior. Much of that is due to negative stigma. Stigma is just a softer word for discrimination, but it s what keeps a lot of people from reaching out and getting help, says DeShaw. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be Slwb One state is working to improve its roads from worst to first
HELENA 鈥?It was this week March 22nd in 2020 that the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Lewis
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skechers on March 26th to remember the 71 community members weve lost in Lewis and Clark County, recognize the hardships so many have faced, and celebrate community.The group planted an aspen tree alongside Tenmile Creek to represent the interconnectedness and growth as a community. 71 purple stars were hanged on a tree temporarily to recognize those lost from COVID-19. Ceremony recognizes one-year anniversary of COVID-19 arrival in Lewis Clark County In a press release from St. Peters Health, they will be recording the ceremony and will share it via digital channels.The group wants to emphasize the importance of mental health during this challenging time. They provided the following resources below.Critical resources for the community include:Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. Available 24/7, the Lifeline assists community members whether they are worried about someone and need advice, require immediate assistance to intervene
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