Suicide - The Durango Herald

To heal the community, Arapahoe High pulls together in the wake of recent suicides

A $2.8 million grant to help address teen mental health in Colorado is renewing attention among state officials on the subject of suicide. The announcement comes after two students at Arapah...

DATE: Oct 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Psychotherapist starts suicide loss grief group in Bayfield

Residents expressed need for therapeutic resources

DATE: Oct 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grief care a crucial support for the bereaved

Local center, LOSS Teams help people cope with trauma

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

LGBTQ students find support within community

Connecting with caring adults, peers lowers risk for group with the highest risk of suicide

DATE: Oct 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s Safe2Tell program sees surge of suicide reports

DENVER – Colorado’s program for parents, students and teachers to report potential school threats or violence has seen a substantial increase in reports related to suicide, surpassing bullyi...

DATE: Oct 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cultural identity, open conversations aid suicide prevention among Native Americans

Southern Utes participating in Intergenerational Intertribal program

DATE: Oct 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Bayfield schools start new program to prevent suicide

‘Sources of Strength’ changes school cultures by building connections, supports

DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Ignacio, students get recognition for outstanding character

Character Counts is a national educational model that works to establish a positive school climate and instill critical academic, social and emotional skills, as well as core character trait...

DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Anxiety, depression rise among college students

Fort Lewis College building awareness, training staff, offering counseling

DATE: Oct 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family plays a critical role in preventing suicide

Youth suicide is a topic that impacts every culture and knows no boundaries. While it affects some communities more than others, the Latino community has statistically seen lower rates natio...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County youth speak about how they do – or don’t – connect with their community

Human connection is the No. 1 protective factor for preventing suicide, according to mental health experts. In this story, youth from all walks of life in La Plata County talk about how they...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Series explores how suicide-prevention efforts work

Dear readers, Today, we bring you the first of a six-part series about youth suicide in La Plata County. Specifically, we are bringing you stories focused on solutions for education, s...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News