The Mountain West is in the grips of a full blown mental health crisis, and Wyoming is ground zero. Stigma in isolated rural communities prevents people from seeking help, but with addiction, suicide, and PTSD devastating the state, it is time to start a conversation. This documentary series traces patient journeys, weaving expert interviews and man on the street commentary to examine solutions to Wyoming's mental health crisis. 

Friday, November 18 at 7:30pm

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Addiction impacts people across all ages and groups, and does not discriminate. And mental health and addiction are intertwined. This episode explores substance abuse, tracing the journey of several people who overcome their addiction.

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Wyoming had the highest rate of suicides in the United States in 2020. How does this keep happening? This episode begins a conversation around suicide loss and what can be done to prevent it.

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In the west, there is a stigma around mental health that can stop people from getting treatment. Some call it the ‘cowboy code’: that you are supposed to pull yourself up by your bootstraps, stuff it inside and move on. There are resources available and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is reach out for help.

Addiction impacts people across all ages and groups, and does not discriminate. And mental health and addiction are intertwined. This episode explores substance abuse, tracing the journey of several people who overcome their addiction.

Wyoming has one of the highest rates of enlistment in the world. Our veterans, first responders, police officers and any other ‘protector’ often experience higher rates of depression and mental health issues resulting from PTSD. This episode tells their story.

Young people are facing unique mental health challenges in Wyoming. Often, youth mental health issues are ignored, which can result in long term consequences. This episode gives young people in Wyoming a voice as they discuss mental health specific to a new generation.

This episode explores the rural perspective of the mental health crisis. From mining towns to ranching communities, there is a mental health crisis in Wyoming. Mental Health and isolation are directly related, as the lockdowns during Covid 19 showed.

A State of Mind: Confronting Our Mental Health Crisis is brought to you in part by, a generous grant from the Hughes Charitable Foundation, a private donation from Jack and Carole Nunn, and a corporate sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. 

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Download this guide to see lists of national organizations and partners, as well as Wyoming mental health resources located across the state.

Wyoming Department of Health

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