Friday September 25, 2020

The Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition recently outlined new goals for reducing suicide rates among the state’s LGBTQ+ community. Central to that aim is promoting social norms of acceptance and inclusivity for people of all identities. Today on the news, we hear an excerpt from a recent conversation with Molly McClish, someone who has long advocated for kindness as the means to create a safer world for everyone.

A note to listeners, this interview discusses suicide risk and prevention. If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24-hour support at 1-800-273-8255. The Trevor Project also has a 24-hour suicide hotline for the LGBTQ+ community at 1-866-488-7386.

And later, our new segment – Newsreel – where we hear from our print media partners. It’s an opportunity for us to hear first-hand from newspaper reporters and editors about the unique stories they write and beats they cover in this area. Today Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire highlights the latest on the Arches Hotspot committee. And, Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo reviews local election coverage including county candidates and Moab City’s proposed Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) tax.

Show Notes:

Photo: Credit Moab Pride

The Salt Lake Tribune: First-of-its-kind report addresses ways to reduce suicide among Utah’s LGBTQ+ community
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/09/23/first-of-its-kind-report/
Utah LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Plan
https://www.scribd.com/document/476950516/UTAH-LGBTQ-SUICIDE-PREVENTION-PLAN#download&from_embed

Lily’s Hope for Kindness
https://lilyshopeforkindness.com
Necessary Components for Youth Suicide Prevention
https://lilyshopeforkindness.com/necessary-components

Moab Pride
https://www.moabpride.com/copy-of-festival-volunteers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The Trevor Project Lifeline
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

Newsreel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: Stocks, Walker compete for county’s At Large open seat
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/stocks-walker-compete-for-countys-at-large-open-seat/
The Times Independent: Hedin challenges Halliday for District 4 seat
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/hedin-challenges-halliday-for-district-5-seat/
The Times-Independent: Prop. 8 appears to have voters’ favor
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/prop-8-appears-to-have-voters-favor/

Moab Sun News: Arches Hotspot committee plans public engagement
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_2a59d470-fe9c-11ea-8d15-9bfadcc1bdb4.html