Manchester, NH, is taking a proactive step towards suicide prevention with a new initiative to display get help signs on five of the city's bridges
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Celebrity suicides, like all celebrity deaths, draw us in and sadden us.. Celebrities are the people we measure ourselves against, even if we may not want to admit it.
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Harbor Care is proud to announce a crucial opportunity for anyone interested in suicide prevention and intervention
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The report found a promising trend, showing a steady decrease in suicide deaths from 2 individuals per 10,000 population in 2018 to 1.6 per 10,000 population by 2021. This decline is linked to the collective efforts of various organizations and stakeholders dedicated to suicide prevention in New Hampshire.
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Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month provides a platform for individuals and organizations to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being
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Belgium stands as a pioneer in the realm of Physician-Assisted Suicide, having the practice back in 2002. Initially limited to adults experiencing unbearable suffering, Belgium's law has undergone significant expansions over the years, with perhaps the most controversial being the inclusion of kids.
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Together, let us reaffirm our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us and building a society where every individual, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can thrive and flourish. The journey toward a safer, more inclusive New Hampshire begins with us.
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With over two decades of experience in the emergency department, Smith has committed her career to the sacred oath of doing no harm and providing compassionate care to her patients.
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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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