Venida Browder’s son killed himself after spending time in solitary confinement. She’s fighting to end isolation of youth in jails and prisons. A new campaign with that goal launches this week.
Mental Health
Mentally ill inmate sues over alleged parole disparity
An advocacy law firm is suing the state of Alaska on behalf of a Palmer inmate over an alleged disparity of treatment in the parole process for those found guilty but mentally ill. Most prisoners in the state are up for parole after serving two-thirds of their sentence if enough time is credited for good…
Study: Primary Care Doctors Often Don’t Help Patients Manage Depression
Although primary care doctors frequently see patients with depression, they typically do less to help those patients manage it than they do for patients with other chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma or congestive heart failure, a recent study found.
White Mountain students examine healthy relationships for ‘NativeLove Project’
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center in Montana launched the NativeLove Project to get young, indigenous people talking about healthy relationships.
Gene Tagaban leads Dillingham training on stopping cycle of violence
“It’s about teaching men to be mentors, and getting men involved to stop the violence, domestic abuse, the suicides, the hurts, the pain,” Tagaban said.
Finding help and hope to avoid suicide
How to talk or comfort those who may have witnessed a suicide, and what to listen for if a family member or friend is contemplating suicide.