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🪧 Over the weekend, protesters in Israel gathered at dozens of places, including outside politicians’ homes, military headquarters, and on major highways, in one of the largest and fiercest protests over the war in Gaza.
A science museum in Vermont is using its 100-acre forest to support visitors’ mental health
Over the summer, a “wind phone” was installed on the grounds of the Montshire Museum of Science in Vermont as a part of a larger effort to put its 110-acre forest to good use: promoting mental health.
Inspired by an idea out of Japan, there are hundreds of wind phones set up around the world to help people cope with grief, giving them a way to “talk” with loved ones who’ve passed away.
It’s just one of many installations aimed at helping people spend time outdoors, in nature, and be more present. The museum is also planning to expand a wheelchair accessible trail to the nearby Connecticut River, add yoga platforms, and more.
Why is this good news? Research supports the idea that spending time in nature is good for mental health. Furthermore, the museum initiated this installation in response to public feedback — people sharing that they needed mental health support, and that the museum could help address that need.
Content note: This story discusses the teen suicide attempt rate in the U.S., including figures and percentages. If that’s a challenging topic to read about right now, feel free to scroll past and take good care.
Chart: National Survey on Drug Use and Health/SAMHSA
New U.S. data shows teen suicide is on the decline
While there are still a devastatingly high number of teens impacted, a new federal report found that between 2021 and 2024, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens declined.
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shared that the prevalence of suicidal thoughts among 12-to-17-year-olds fell to 10% in 2024 — down from nearly 13% in 2021. Additionally, the prevalence of suicide attempts in the same age group also fell slightly, to 2.7% in 2024 from 3.6% in 2021.
While the report did not elaborate on the potential causes for these declines, one reason could be that more teens are opening up, being vulnerable, and talking about their suicidal thoughts. The common assumption has long been that asking about suicidality can increase suicidal tendencies, but the data says that’s not true at all.
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