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April 1, 2025
Mental Health Pop Up
Logan Nugent, Missoula County In 2021 31.5% of Montana high school students reported that their mental health was most of the time or always …
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March 31, 2025
Ag Day and Spring Fling
Gina Lamb, Phillips/Valley Counties The MSU Extension Office of Phillips County hosted the annual Ag Day celebration. There was a free will offering …
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March 31, 2025
Youth Testifying at the Capitol
Erin Montgomery, Beaverhead Be The Change Coalition Some amazing youth coalition members traveled to Helena to support a bill that would add e-cigarettes …
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March 20, 2025
Creating Great Connections
Deborah McNelis M.Ed In most communities today, far too many children are struggling. Whether it’s with mental health challenges, school performance, emotional regulation, …
Why Ignoring Mental Health in Teens Can Lead to Addiction
Teens face challenges that can feel overwhelming. Emotional struggles, pressure to fit in, and unresolved pain can take a toll. When mental health …
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February 28, 2025
Lego and Eggos
Anita Wotkyns, Ravalli County Along with the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum and the Hamilton Masonic Lodge, we helped put on a community event …
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February 27, 2025
Health & Safety Fair
Barb Reiter, Jefferson County On January 22 a Health and Safety Fair was held at Jefferson High for all students. Some of the …
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February 27, 2025
Phillips County Happenings
Gina Lamb, Phillips County The 19th Annual Ice Classic Fishing Tournament was held at Nelson Reservoir for 200 anglers of all ages. Prevention …
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December 31, 2024
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 …
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December 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 …
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December 31, 2024
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 …
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December 5, 2024