Understanding Palliative Care: What It Is and Why It Matters to New Hampshire

True dignity is found in honoring the patient’s journey, alleviating suffering, and ensuring that individuals receive the best possible care

Legislation, Legislative Update, News, InnovationsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionApril 11, 2025Palliative Care, New Hampshire, end of life

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

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

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

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

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

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.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 7, 2025Medically-Assisted Suicide, West Virginia, New Hampshire

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

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 30, 2024Lozier Institute, hysician-Assisted Suicide, New Hampshire