# North Dakota’s Vision Zero for Youth Mental Health | Bismarck News

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Podcast: [Bismarck News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013)
Published: 2026-07-02T01:41:03+00:00
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North Dakota’s bold new five-year Rural Health Transformation Program tackles youth mental health head-on, especially in rural communities, with prevention as its core strategy. Commissioner Pat Traynor reveals alarming stats: 17.5% of high schoolers have considered suicide. To combat this, the state is piloting innovative programs like “zero-hour” PE classes before school starts — designed to build connections, reduce screen time, and foster community bonds. Inspired by “Vision Zero” for traffic safety, North Dakota aims for “Vision Zero” for suicide. Funding also addresses real barriers like transportation to ensure kids can participate. The goal? Test, refine, and scale what works across the entire state before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1e0867804caa5e1

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