Vanessa McNeill is a Scientific Researcher, Suicide Prevention Specialist, and Owner of Pacific Northwest Social Scientists (PNWSS), also doing business as Montana Social Scientists (MSS).
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Owner Vanessa McNeill, born in Missoula and raised in Montana, is a suicide prevention specialist and owner of Montana Social Scientists, providing continuing education to nurses and emergency responders, licensed behavioral health professionals, and teachers. Vanessa is also an adjunct instructor at University of Montana – Helena College.
McNeill’s professional publications include:
Gender Moderated and RSA Mediated effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure on Behavior Problems at age 7.
The Perceived Stigma Reduction Expressed by Young Adults in Response to Suicide Prevention Videos
A Look at Culture and Stigma of Suicide: Textual Analysis of Community Theatre Performances
A Theater Intervention to Promote Communication and Disclosure of Suicidal Ideation
Preventing Suicide in Montana: A Community-Based Theatre Intervention.
McNeill notes that American Indians/Alaska Natives, as well as LGBTQ+ suicide rates are among the highest in the nation, particularly in rural areas.
Vanessa is an avid whale watcher from land, succulent enthusiast, loves getting out in nature, paddle-boarding, reading, meditating, biking, hiking, walking, yoga, and above all, supporting her greatest passion in life… her family.