TV6's Elizabeth Peterson sat down with Jennifer Buta, Jordan DeMay's mother on what would have been Jordan's 19th birthday, and explains how she's working to protect kids from online predators
Our final segment focusing on mental health. TV6's Elizabeth Peterson talks with Dr. Jennifer Bowden with UP Health System about what we can do in our daily routines to improve our mental health.
Two mental health providers from UP Health System offer insight into how we can talk to our children about mental health and create safe spaces in our homes.
The Walk Committee urges all community members to attend to honor the spirit of the event and recognize suicide prevention, suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors and loved ones of those who struggle.
The 988-dialing code does not replace the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK (8255)) or other locally operated crisis lines. Instead, it serves as a universal entry point to connect individuals in need to trained crisis counselors who can help.
Over 100 people, including parents/guardians and school administrators, collaborated on what resources could help assist students struggling with emotional and mental health
LEO worked closely with employers, workers and professionals to discuss how workplaces can implement supportive and empowering strategies, while also highlighting organizational opportunities for better workplace environments.
The workshop includes addressing the primary obstacles to dealing with suicide such as stigma, fear, and shame; statistics/facts about suicide; and how ministries can create a supportive environment while shifting the culture around how people deal with this subject and one another.
A free public program about mental health services and challenges in the Houghton community will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 at the Portage Lake District Library, 105 Huron St. in Houghton.
Mental health and suicide can be difficult to talk about, but doing so could save the life of someone affected. The Marquette Towards Zero Suicide Initiative is giving families tools to do just that.
Florence County was awarded about $16,000. The school hopes to bring in guest speakers, have professional development training, and student outreach resources.
The findings support earlier warnings that pandemic isolation from school closures and lack of social gatherings has taken a toll on young people’s mental health.
The Delta-Schoolcraft ISD surveyed middle and high school students and found several students struggle with anxiety, depression and even thoughts of suicide.
The mental health task force meets in Escanaba every 90 days, but is working to make a difference across the U.P. and is always looking for more projects and group members.
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