The PROSPER Blog

Every year, the holidays arrive carrying a familiar mixture of joy and pressure. Lights go up across Wyoming towns. Families begin planning their traditions. People look ahead to gatherings that bring...

Written by William Miller

Veterans Day honors those who have served, but the true measure of respect comes afterward, when the ceremonies end and life begins again. Veterans spend years serving somet...

        For decades, the grief of suicide loss survivors in America was a quiet crisis. Families, peers, and communities often carried losses privately and in silence. Until the early 2000s, research ...

By Mikaela Weinisch and William Miller

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 24 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). That number alone calls for urgen...

There is a silent turmoil surrounding many students that rarely breaks into conversation. It settles in quietly during transitions from one life chapter to the next, most commonly between middle schoo...

On March 3, 2025, the Wyoming Legislature passed Senate File 0130, a bill that expanded civil protections for those who offer help during emergencies—including emotional and interpersonal crises. It d...

There is a kind of silence that follows psychiatric hospitalization, not the quiet of peace or healing, but the muted, stunned stillness of people who have just survived an encounter with a system tha...

We solved the problem of youth and screen time! Okay—we didn’t. But at the recent 2025 Youth Mental Health Summit, hosted by Teton Youth and Family Services at The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, we ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, the emotional well-being of teenagers is shaped not only by personal struggles but also by the digital spaces they inhabit. Among these, social media stands out as on...

Suicide is not just a personal tragedy; it is a major societal issue with far-reaching economic and social consequences. The financial burden of suicide is staggering, with the annual economic cost...