It's about getting people together. It's about remembering a lost loved one who was known across the Hi Line of Montana. And it's about getting resources to the right folks to make sure something like this never happens again.
I feel like I'm writing this sentence to remind myself, but drinking to cope with winter depression simply doesn't work. If a weeklong trip to the beach is out of the question, try these ideas instead.
A study done by Operation Deep Dive took veteran suicide numbers from 8 states across the nation including Montana. The results are extremely shocking.
I found out about this study from CEUFast.com which put Billings at the top of their list of U.S. cities with the largest percentage of depressed citizens. That's terrifying to me.
Taking a 'mental health' day has always been a thing for grown adults. Why shouldn't it be a legitimate thing for Montana kids? Being a kid these days can be a minefield of pressure, anxiety, violence and bullying.
There are a myriad of resources in the city of Billings for people with mental illnesses of all kinds, and it can be quite overwhelming if you're looking for a place to start.