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Initiative to Expand Mental Health Supports for Rural and Tribal Schools in Montana

MTPLC Leads Initiative to Expand Mental Health Supports for Rural and Tribal Schools in Montana The Montana Professional Learning Collaborative (MTPLC), in partnership with STOPit Solutions and the Montana Small Schools Alliance (MSSA), has announced the launch of the Expanding Montana Rural Student Mental Health Supports initiative. Funded by a STOP School Violence Act Grant …

BlogDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024

YRBS Participation

Beth Morrison, Cascade County As the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) approaches, prevention specialists across Montana are encouraged to connect with school administrators to promote participation in this critical survey. While past efforts have largely focused on advocating for the Montana Prevention Needs Assessment, the spotlight has now shifted to ensuring schools understand the …

Christmas and Holiday Activities

Gina Lamb, Phillips County During December Prevention promoted on social media: National Impaired Driving Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Holiday Mocktail recipes. We also sponsored a page in the annual Malta Chamber Christmas Coloring Book distributed to all youth within Phillips County. Gina partnered with Malta Kiwanis in assisting youth with decorating cookies at the …

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Marijuana and Driving: The Problem and What Parents Can do

By: Staff In 2017, 49% of drivers ages 14-18 who currently use marijuana engaged in driving after using marijuana, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medicine Association Network. Marijuana is an intoxicating drug that impairs driving. It alters perception, impairs judgement, slows reaction time, interferes with attention, and affects coordination. The …

ArticlesDecember 4, 2024

The Surprising Results of Exercise for Depression

By: Len Lantz M.D. How can I exercise if I’m already depressed and tired? When you are depressed, you often feel stuck. People with major depression frequently don’t exercise because their energy and motivation already are low. Just brushing your teeth can feel like a major chore. However, there is hope. Most people do not …

ArticlesDecember 4, 2024

The Key to Coping Skills

By: Kelly Ackerman, LCPC As a therapist, I am often approached by clients or parents who identify coping skills as their primary goal for counseling. This makes sense and is very practical. The term coping skills has become a popular “buzz” word in our culture, thus understanding and building a coping skills toolbox is helpful …

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ArticlesDecember 4, 2024

Technology: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By: Melissa Wilson, LCSW, Intermountain Phones – what would we do without them? How often do you reach for your device? Mine is sitting right beside me on my desk, like a digital companion. But is it a helpful friend or a demanding foe? This gadget can whip up a digital tug-of-war for our time …

ArticlesDecember 4, 2024

What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Doing Drugs

By: Natural High Staff Every good kid makes poor choices. It’s inevitable and the cause of much anxiety amongst parents. It’s how life and growing up work. Kids test their limits and (hopefully) learn from the consequences. Unfortunately, some good kids make worse, more harmful choices than others. That includes experimenting with substances and the …

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