The Disability Diagnosis Dialogues (DDD) Task Force at ABLE NH is working to change how NH healthcare providers deliver a diagnosis of disability, and more broadly, how to enhance their cultural competence when delivering care to the disability community.
Read MoreThe Patriot Resilient Leader Institute (PRLI), a 501-c3 founded in 2014 by a small group of Veterans and local citizens, offers Camp Resilience retreats for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, First Responders and their families.
Read MoreA proposed law, known as the Jason Dickey Suicide Prevention Act, would require all student identification cards in New Hampshire to include the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The bill awaits the signature of Gov. Chris Sununu, who has already expressed his support for the idea.
Read MoreFor some seniors, the so-called “golden years” are not so golden. As physical abilities deteriorate and mental abilities slow, the elderly population may also be experiencing stress as sources of emotional support disappear and their own abilities erode. Pain is a difficult barrier to overcome.
Read MoreWhen anxiety and depression led to psychosis for Erin Goodman, she sought help – and used her teaching background to help others as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
Read MoreGarnering strong support at the State House is SB 234, a bill requiring all student identification cards to include the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Read MoreSuicide rates are among the highest for the elderly, and prevention measures need to be aimed at increasing social connectedness and addressing emotional and mental conditions that predispose individuals to contemplate taking their lives.
Read MoreMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), every 9 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury.y.
Read MoreAccording to a report released last year by the Department of Veterans Affairs, every day, 17 veterans in the United States die by suicide, and veterans are 52.3 percent more likely to take their own lives than the general population.
Read MoreWith this memoir, author Donald Antrim hopes to destigmatize mental illness, and to “strip away the hushed-whispers mystery sounding suicide.”
Read MoreThe 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.
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