Sophia Biazus

Teen Lifeline, an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to preventing teen suicide, has introduced a local initiative with a goal of reducing repeated suicide attempts.

The Tucson group’s data shows boys who participate in weekly talking circles show higher rates of improvement in grades, fewer disciplinary actions, greater emotional intelligence scores, and better social skills.

An annual report that measures the well-being of children showed slight improvement for Arizona kids, but the Grand Canyon state remained among the lowest-ranked states.