The Dangerous Precedent of HB 254: A Risk to Vulnerable Communities

If lawmakers are serious about addressing mental health and suicide prevention, normalizing physician-assisted suicide is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

PRAF Presents: Global Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Perspectives –What’s Happening With Assisted Suicide Around The World

Expect to hear more on this topic from coalitions of caregivers, people with disabilities and people who have outlived their original prognosis of “6 months or less” to live.

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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.

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.

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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. “

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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.

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

Physician-Assisted Suicide Now 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.

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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

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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.

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