The NH Senate is expected to vote this month on SB 234, a bill requiring student identification cards in the state to include the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or the institution’s own mental health support contacts. Backers say the bill would efficiently make important prevention resources available to young people in mental crisis.
Read MoreRepresentative Jamie Raskin, in his new book “Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy,” finds catharsis in talking about the death of his son by suicide. His son Tommy’s death came just days before the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 – making a dark time even darker.
Read MoreIn New Hampshire, we're proud of 603, our singular area code. Imminent changes to the phone system will make it a more familiar friend, as it will be required for every local call. Yes, it’s a hassle, but adding those digits to our dialing could be a life-saver.
Read MoreContrary to the impression left by the iconic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” suicide is not more common during the holidays. Organizations interested in mental wellness and suicide prevention can acknowledge the importance of managing heightened stress and anxiety related to these busy times without suggesting that suicides are more common.
Read MoreYears, suicide rates in the US have been increasing. Surprisingly, that trend reversed in the first year of the pandemic, according to a report from the Federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The declines were in most age groups except for young people;though even in that group, suicides did not increase as much as earlier feared.
Read MoreThe holiday season is here, and while it can be a time of joy — in a pandemic, depression and sadness can be significantly worse.
Read MoreIn the month of November, and on Veterans Day in particular, we focus on those who have served, or are currently serving our country, and we thank them for their service.
Read MoreI wish I could say I had a lot of memories of my mother, but I don’t. A few mismatches here and there — not much of it making sense — and nothing else. I have photos, a few stories, and little more.
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Sonja and Mitch Wasden seemed to have it all: a long, loving marriage, three healthy and talented children, a supportive faith community, and financial security from Mitch’s work as a hospital CEO.
Physician-assisted suicide legislation Is counterproductive to New Hampshire's zero suicide prevention goals. HB 1659 is bad for NH’s vulnerable populations.
Read MoreAfter a brain injury, Jim Scott battled through rehabilitation, substance use disorder, and thoughts of suicide but chose to reinvent himself as an author.
Read MoreHB1659 would have allowed terminally ill patients who meet certain requirements to request life-ending medication. The bill died when the legislative session ended.
Read MoreLearn the story of KC Christensen’s near-death accident, brain injury, rehabilitation journey, and how golf played a role in being "the luckiest man alive".
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