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Governor Declares September As Suicide Prevention And Highlights Improvements To NH’s Mental Health System

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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Fictional Scenarios Portray Suicide Prevention Efforts for Lawyers

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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Addressing Youth Suicide In NH: Don’t Be Afraid To Talk About Mental Health

In New Hampshire, suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults age 15-to-24-years-old. This age group is considered high risk because they are facing many uncertainties as they transition from high school to college to the “real world”.

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Taking Suicide Off The Table: Signs To Watch For As We Help Our Aging Population Through End-of-Life Challenges

For 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.

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Holiday Stress and Suicide

Contrary 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.

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