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Adolescent Suicide Prevention Project
| , ND has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the country: * Ranked #2 for 0-14 year olds * Ranked #6 for 15-19 year olds Many still believe the myth that suicide is not preventable. Certainly not all suicide can be prevented but, like traffic fatalities, we can significantly reduce the rate through comprehensive and organized efforts. In 1999 the Adolescent Suicide Prevention Task Force developed a plan focusing on the proven strategies of: o peer gatekeeper o screening efforts o mentoring o teen leadership training MHAND secured funding to implement the program. In 2000 and 2001, the project director has given 192 presentations to over 7000 participants, not including radio, television, and print media contacts. In 2002 the project proposes to systematize these prevention efforts in all regional and tribal areas of North Dakota. |
