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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This 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.
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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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Elizabeth 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.
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Mental 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.
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British comic actor Joe Tracini suffers from borderline personality disorder which includes near-constant suicidal thoughts.
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Those 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.
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Approximately 18% of fatal suicides involved a dependence on alcohol and people who drink are much more likely to have an increased risk of suicide.
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According 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?
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The 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.
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While 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.
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Individuals 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.
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A 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.
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After 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.
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Paul 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.
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Screening 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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The creation of statewide Rapid Response Teams has improved access to mental health services and provides more individualized approaches that are more empowering for people in crisis.
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The NH Lawyers Assistance Program collaborated with the NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention to develop a series of articles targeted to lawyers, a group at high risk for suicide and depression, using fictional scenarios of how colleagues could help a troubled small-town lawyer.
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Suicide survivors, or people who have lost a significant person in their lives to suicide, often face distinctive challenges in bereavement, including stigma, a lack of social support, and ruminations over why the person ended their life.
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