Some right-to-die activists want everyone to have access to euthanasia—even young people with mental illness. Are they also making suicide contagious?
Read MoreThe Hippocratic Oath states doctors should “use their knowledge of medicine and diet to help patients” and “avoid hurting patients, including providing no deadly medicine even if requested to do so.”
Read MoreAs New Hampshire considers legalizing assisted suicide, also referred to as medical aid in dying , I would like to draw attention to the potential impacts this bill could have on disabled and other marginalized residents.
Read MoreSuicide is an epidemic, both nationally and here in NH. Campaigns targeting teens and young adults are starting to result in some declines, but overall, suicide rates are on the rise.
Read MoreThis time of year, many put the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” on their “must watch” list. We watch it because it brings us joy; but the heart-warming themes in this holiday classic also give us much food for thought on the value of life.
Read MoreWhen it comes to suicide prevention, one of the largest minority groups in the United States –people with disabilities, who account for 27% of the population – is often overlooked.
Read MorePreventing suicide deaths by firearms is a challenging public health issue, and Donna’s Law is tackling one part of that prevention through a voluntary firearm “do not sell” list.
Read MoreElizabeth is passionate about supporting other brain injury survivors. Life after injury is filled with challenges, and she knows that, in some ways, she is very fortunate.
Read MoreMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an educational program that offers individuals the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use issues in others.
Read MoreBritish comic actor Joe Tracini suffers from borderline personality disorder which includes near-constant suicidal thoughts.
Read MoreThose facing a terminal illness may not know their options and what is available in New Hampshire and that hospice care is a peaceful, comfortable alternative that offers support for the family as well as the patient.
Read MoreApproximately 18% of fatal suicides involved a dependence on alcohol and people who drink are much more likely to have an increased risk of suicide.
Read MoreAccording to the Trevor Project, 45% of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year -- and 1 in 5 trans youth attempted suicide in the past year (Trevor Project, 2022). Who are LGBTQ+ youth, why is their risk of suicide so high, and what can we do about it?
Read MoreThe pandemic impact is amplified and has created a Partnership for Public Health is using the “Together With Veterans” model to increase mental health support for Veterans during a challenging time.
Read MoreWhile NH’s suicide mortality rate of 16.4/100k population is above the national average of 14 deaths/100,000 people, the Granite State has a special distinction in suicide prevention.
Read MoreIndividuals experiencing domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) are at increased risk for death by suicide; their experience can result in disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and schizophrenia.
Read MoreA weightlifting TikTok influencer and a football team are on the list of those fighting to lift the stigma against seeking help for mental health – a stigma that impacts many men.
Read MoreAfter his discharge in 2014, Marine Combat Veteran Cole Lyle was in a low place and contemplated taking his life. His turning point came when a fellow Marine’s kindness saved him – ever since, he has been on a mission to help other Veterans.
Read MorePaul Lore and three fellow Veterans are so motivated by the problem of Veteran suicide that they rowed thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money to support a therapy dog project.
Read MoreScreening all patients for anxiety and depression is being recommended by an influential national task force which stopped short of supporting universal screening for suicide risk.
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