Legislative Update: HB 254, the so-called “End-of-Life Freedom Act,” is Defeated

Opponents of HB 254 emphasized the dangers of normalizing assisted suicide.

Legislation, Legislative UpdateNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 28, 2025HB 254, New Hampshire

Why the American Medical Association has Opposed Physician-Assisted Suicide

The AMA remains steadfast in its belief that the role of a physician is to heal, not hasten death.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 25, 2025PAS, American Medical Association, suicide risk, New Hampshire

The Price of "Dignity:" Physician-Assisted Suicide Poses Ethical and Social Risks

Fear of PAS among marginalized communities reflects issues of systemic inequity and racial prejudice in American healthcare.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 20, 2025PAS, Racism, New Hampshire, Disability

The Dangerous Precedent of HB 254: A Risk to Vulnerable Communities

If lawmakers are serious about addressing mental health and suicide prevention, normalizing physician-assisted suicide is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 19, 2025HB 254, suicide risk

From Choice to Coercion? The Troubling Implications of HB 254

New Hampshire has long invested in suicide prevention programs, recognizing the alarming rise in mental health crises.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 18, 2025Cornerstone, Suicide, New Hampshire

The Debate Over Assisted Suicide and Mental Illness: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Suicide prevention efforts exist precisely because many people who experience suicidal thoughts eventually find relief and stability with time and treatment.

News, Legislative Update, LegislationNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 14, 2025MAID, suicide risk, New Hampshire

The Medical Slippery Slope of Assisted Death: A Complex Ethical Debate in NH

Encouraging doctors to speculate on the objective benefit of AD potentially exposes every eligible patient to the overbearing weight of such proposal.

Legislation, News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 13, 2025Assisted Death, Medical Assistance in Dying, New Hampshire

Before Legalizing Suicide, Consider The Impact On NH's Vulnerable Populations

Have proponents of HB254 in New Hampshire looked at the impact it would have on those populations who are vulnerable to suicide … those suffering from mental illness?

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 10, 2025Vulnerable Populations, Impacts, Suicide, New Hampshire

The Transformative Power of Better Palliative Care in New Hampshire

Real palliative care isn’t just a medical service—it’s a testament to our shared humanity.

Legislation, News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 6, 2025palliative care, death with dignity, New Hampshire

PRAF Presents: Global Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Perspectives –What’s Happening With Assisted Suicide Around The World

Expect to hear more on this topic from coalitions of caregivers, people with disabilities and people who have outlived their original prognosis of “6 months or less” to live.

News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 3, 2025Physician-assisted suicide, Canada, UK

How Physician-Assisted Suicide Puts Brain Injury Survivors at Risk

As debates about PAS continue, we must critically examine how its legalization could inadvertently threaten the lives and well-being of survivors of brain injuries.

Legislative Update, LegislationNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionFebruary 27, 2025NHBIA, Brain Injury, traumatic brain injuries

Why New Hampshire Needs SB 248: Strengthening Palliative and Hospice Care for All

SB 248 lays the groundwork for real policy solutions that will expand access to care, improve quality, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and healthcare costs.

News, Legislative UpdateNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionFebruary 24, 2025Pallitive Care, hospice care, Alternatives, New Hampshire

Understanding the Rising Crisis: Youth Suicide in the United States

The study examined more than 40,000 suicides among people aged 10 to 24 and found that only 40.4% had a diagnosed mental health condition, such as clinical depression or anxiety disorders.

Stories, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionFebruary 18, 2025youth suicide, Suicide trends, New Hampshire

We Cannot Put New Hampshire’s Most Vulnerable at Risk

New Hampshire prides itself on community, resilience, and care for those who have served, sacrificed, and struggled.

Innovations, Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionFebruary 11, 2025HB 254, MAID, suicide ideation, New Hampshire

NH Citizens Speak Against HB 254, “End-of-Life Freedom” Bill At Pre-Hearing Press Conference

"I'm here to share with you an inconvenient truth," said Lisa Beaudoin, of Strategies for Disability Equity. "Any bill that provides for lethal prescriptions is a threat to vulnerable populations. “

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionFebruary 3, 2025HB 254, MAID, suicide risk

Complex Impacts of Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide: Examining the Evidence

While PAS is framed as an issue of compassion, these findings highlight the complexities and potential consequences of legalization.

Legislation, Legislative Update, News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 27, 2025PAS, New Hampshire, suicide research

False Choices, Real Harm: Health Equity over Assisted Suicide

In a compelling video titled False Choices, Real Harm: Health Equity over Assisted Suicide, advocates make a powerful case for why progressives should oppose physician-assisted suicide.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 26, 2025False Choices, Real Harm, Physician-assisted suicide, progressives

Legislative Update

The first hearing on HB 254 to legalize end-of-life options in NH will be on Wed. Jan. 29th at 1 p.m. at Representative Hall, 33 N State St. in Concord, NH.

Legislative Update, LegislationNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 22, 2025legislation

The Growing Suicide Crisis: Understanding the Risk Factors and How We Can Help

Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States, impacting individuals, families, and entire communities.

Stories, News, Legislative UpdateNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 20, 2025Suicide trends, New Hampshire, Veterans, LGBTQ+ youth

VA Manchester Medical Center Upgrades Space for Care Of Women Veterans

At the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the number of women veterans coming in for care has been growing – and the space for women receiving care there will be expanded and upgraded.

News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 14, 2025VA Women, female suicide rates, Veterans Administration, Manchester VA

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