September 2018 - Newsletter

Observances

October 10th - World Mental Health Day - Click here for more information. National Bullying Prevention Month - Click here for more information. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Click here for more information.

Events

Suicide Prevention Training for Emergency Departments

AARP Smart Driver™ Courses  The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Wyoming Department of Health, the Wyoming Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Safety Administration have partnered to spread the word on the AARP Smart Driver™ courses. AARP Driver Safety is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. For more than 35 years, this six-hour course has taught over 16 million drivers proven safety strategies so they can continue driving safely for as long as possible. For a complete listing of upcoming trainings in your area or to register, please click here.

Get Involved Locally

Preventing Falls It is the goal of the Wyoming Injury & Violence Prevention Program to promote, encourage, support, and expand the evidence based falls prevention efforts across the state of Wyoming. Currently, the falls prevention efforts have centered around two CDC evidence based Tai Chi programs. These programs are in full swing across the state with the help and support of local partners and have seen steady community participation.  For more information on these programs or to find a class being offered in your community, please contact Lindsay Martin at lindsay.martin@wyo.gov or (307) 777-8034 . In addition, if anyone participating in a Tai Chi program has a story of success or encouragement to share, please refer them to Lindsay.

In the News

How should the media cover suicides? A new study has some answers. It’s no secret to mental health experts that exposure to suicide, either directly or through media and entertainment, may make people more likely to resort to suicidal behaviors themselves. The phenomenon even has a name: suicide contagion.

Do have an upcoming event or an article you would like us to share in a future newsletter? Contact Lindsay Martin at lindsay.martin@wyo.gov or (307) 777-8034.

Wyoming Injury & Violence Prevention Program Website Wyoming Injury & Violence Prevention Program | 307-777-8034 | lindsay.martin@wyo.gov