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Montana Experts Warn: 'Back-to-School Necklace' Fuels Suicidal Thoughts

8/22/2025

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Mental health experts in Montana caution against the term "back-to-school necklace," linked to suicidal thoughts in students.
About 34% of Montana youth experience mental illness, with 25% contemplating suicide.
Great Falls Public Schools has launched screenings and peer mentoring programs to tackle these challenges.
Parents and educators are encouraged to engage with children and use the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for assistance.
A tattoo studio fundraiser in New Zealand promotes mental health awareness, motivated by personal loss.

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Mental health experts in Montana caution against the term "back-to-school necklace," linked to suicidal thoughts in students.
About 34% of Montana youth experience mental illness, with 25% contemplating suicide.
Great Falls Public Schools has launched screenings and peer mentoring programs to tackle these challenges.
Parents and educators are encouraged to engage with children and use the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for assistance.
A tattoo studio fundraiser in New Zealand promotes mental health awareness, motivated by personal loss.