Abstract Purpose: Create a deliverable with national and local mental health resources to decrease suicide rates in Uinta County adolescents. Background: Since 2018, Wyoming has held the highest suicide rate in the U.S. and Uinta County has the second-highest suicide rate in the state as of 2020. Uinta County has 1.5-fold more deaths by suicide …

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Abstract Purpose: 1. Describe the Safe Zone LGBTQ+ identity curriculum implemented at SFESOM 2. Discuss data collection for program evaluation and improvement Background and rationale:  Safe Zone is a national education framework on LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality, and gender. In partnership with OHEDI, this curriculum has been adapted into interactive sessions that guide students to examine …

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