For Frances Vigay, who has lost many friends and family to suicide, watching the sunrise every day has been an anchor point in her life.
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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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The Canadian government has postponed the expansion of MAiD for individuals with mental illness by a year. This decision brought forth numerous reports highlighting known abuses of MAiD.
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The potential impact on populations already vulnerable to suicide – for example, people with disabilities, people with brain injuries, and Veterans suffering from TBI and other chronic conditions – is alarming.
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Lawsuit filed against state officials over End-of-Life Option Act
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Jules shares the depth of their struggle, recounting two suicide attempts during this harrowing time.
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The Disability Justice Parade kicked off the Fall Fusion Festival, with SEE Science Center offering a viewing of the partial solar eclipse. Other festivities included a ribbon cutting to unveil mural artwork on the city bridge, vendors, music and dancing.
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Work from the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) at Ohio State University have shed new light on the most effective interventions for reducing suicide risk among Veterans.
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The Grappone Center in Concord, NH, is the venue for the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire’s Annual Fall Hospice & Palliative Care Conference.
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A national campaign was launched for the 988 helpline that provides live 24/7 phone support. In the most dire of cases, a mobile crisis team can aid someone in crisis.
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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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In recent years, there has been a shift away from phrases like "committed suicide" and “suicide victim” to more person-centered language, such as “died by suicide” and “took their life”.
The NH Department of Health and Human Services has rolled out their “Strong As Granite” media campaign, intended to raise awareness about the behavioral health services.
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – all month we will be featuring information about the state’s suicide prevention efforts.
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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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The rollout of 988, featuring the easy-to-remember version of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to provide a better response to people in crisis in NH
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The Kathleen Sherman Memorial Award commemorates the life of Kathleen Sherman. This prestigious award is presented annually at the NH Suicide Prevention Conference and is open for nominations.
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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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The annual NH Stand Down event hosted by Harbor Care’s Veterans FIRST program is a resource fair dedicated to providing at-risk and homeless veterans with important services and resources.
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