Some right-to-die activists want everyone to have access to euthanasia—even young people with mental illness. Are they also making suicide contagious?
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In a recent decision that stirred relief among Maryland residents, lawmakers in the state's Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee tabled a fiercely debated medical suicide bill.
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Let’s stand up for our veterans and help them live, not help them die because it financially benefits the state. Let’s not open the door, even a crack, to put vulnerable populations – including our veterans – at risk
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Studies indicate that provisions of aid-in-dying laws cited as safeguards against coercion are ineffective.
Canada's journey towards liberalizing assisted suicide laws has taken a very controversial turn with the impending legislation to include mental illness as a qualifier for Medical Aid in Dying.
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Suicide 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.
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ASIST is a 2-day training program that teaches participants how to assist those at risk for suicide. Although many clinicians use ASIST, anyone can use the approach, regardless of professional background.
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The New Hampshire Occupational Health Surveillance Program recently completed their analysis of New Hampshire suicide death cases from 2018 to 2022 by demographics and employment (industry and occupation).
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Ad Council research identifies effective messages to overcome barriers to using 988
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For Frances Vigay, who has lost many friends and family to suicide, watching the sunrise every day has been an anchor point in her life.
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The Canadian government has postponed the expansion of MAiD for individuals with mental illness by a year. This decision brought forth numerous reports highlighting known abuses of MAiD.
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Lawsuit filed against state officials over End-of-Life Option Act
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Jules shares the depth of their struggle, recounting two suicide attempts during this harrowing time.
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The Disability Justice Parade kicked off the Fall Fusion Festival, with SEE Science Center offering a viewing of the partial solar eclipse. Other festivities included a ribbon cutting to unveil mural artwork on the city bridge, vendors, music and dancing.
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Work from the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) at Ohio State University have shed new light on the most effective interventions for reducing suicide risk among Veterans.
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The Grappone Center in Concord, NH, is the venue for the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire’s Annual Fall Hospice & Palliative Care Conference.
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A national campaign was launched for the 988 helpline that provides live 24/7 phone support. In the most dire of cases, a mobile crisis team can aid someone in crisis.
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When 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.
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Preventing 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.
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The NH Department of Health and Human Services has rolled out their “Strong As Granite” media campaign, intended to raise awareness about the behavioral health services.
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