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  • September is Suicide Prevention Month: Montana's Challenges and Our Shared Hope

    MATT BUGNI, Aware Inc|Sep 10, 2025

    Montana has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. As a psychiatrist and Medical Director at AWARE, I witness firsthand how this crisis affects families, communities, and entire generations. There are unique factors that make suicide especially pressing here: our vast geography, the isolation that many Montanans experience, limited access to behavioral health resources, and a high rate of firearm ownership. These challenges are compounded by stigma around seeking mental health support...