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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What West Virginia’s Medically Assisted Suicide Ban Means for New Hampshire

W Virginia became the first state to proactively ban medically assisted suicide through a constitutional amendment.

The Dark Truth About Physician-Assisted Suicide: Does It Really Save Lives?

The findings from the Charlotte Lozier Institute offer a sobering reminder that legalizing physician-assisted suicide is far from a simple or risk-free solution

Assisted Dying Accounts For One In Twenty Deaths In Canada

According to Health Canada, more than 320,000 people died in Canada in 2023, and 15,300 of those deaths – or one in 20 – were medically-assisted deaths.

Legislation, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 18, 2024Canada, MAID, Suicide trends, story

New Hampshire Strengthens Suicide Prevention Efforts with Federal Funding for 988 Lifeline Expansion

NH is moving forward in its efforts to enhance suicide prevention support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

DHHS, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 16, 2024DHHS, Suicide Prevention Month

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program

Harbor Care's Veterans Services team is currently accepting referrals for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program (SSG Fox SPGP). This statewide initiative, led by veterans for veterans and their families, aims to provide comprehensive support to those at risk.

Updates from the NH Coalition For Suicide Prevention

As NH prepares for another round of assisted suicide legislation, it would be wise to study what is happening around the globe.

Stories, News, LegislationNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 2, 2024legislation, story, NAMI, New Hampshire

Collaborative Effort Tackles Veteran Suicide Prevention Nationwide: A Look at SAMHSA’s Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges

The SAMHSA-VA collaboration for suicide prevention among service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF) brings together governors and mayors nationwide in a community-focused approach.

NH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 28, 2024SAMHSA, VA, military service members

The Value of Life: Lessons from It’s a Wonderful Life

The movie underscores the importance of perseverance and hope

Free Online Course to Support Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families

This self-paced, one-hour course is now available for free. To access it, participants simply need to create a free account on the eLearning platform.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 20, 2024NAMI, Free Online Course, Military Members, Veterans

Upcoming Webinar:

On December 5th NAMI New Hampshire and the Arthritis Foundation will host a webinar on “2024 Arthritis and the Military: Managing Chronic Pain and Mental Health.”

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 18, 2024NAMI, Managing Arthritis, Chronic Pain, and Mental Health

Responding to the Rise in Suicides Among Women Veterans

Suicide rates are rising for women who are veterans or current members of the military. As in the civilian population, their rates of suicide trail their male counterparts, but fatalities are rising at an alarming rate.

Impact of Anti-Transgender Laws on Youth Suicide Rates: New Study Reveals Alarming Trends

A study in Nature Human Behavior reveals a troubling connection between anti-transgender laws and rising suicide attempts among transgender and gender-nonconforming teenagers

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 4, 2024Transgender, suicide, Laws

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