Canada’s Debate on Assisted Suicide as "Solution" for Those with Mental Health Challenges

Canada's journey towards liberalizing assisted suicide laws has taken a very controversial turn with the impending legislation to include mental illness as a qualifier for Medical Aid in Dying.

News, LegislationNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionFebruary 1, 2024Assisted Suicide, Canada, HB 1283, NH, legislation

A Disturbing Link Between Medically-Assisted Suicide and Rising Suicide Rates

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.

No Cost LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

ASIST is a 2-day training program that teaches participants how to assist those at risk for suicide. Although many clinicians use ASIST, anyone can use the approach, regardless of professional background.

News, DHHSNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 24, 2024training, suicide

NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Looks at Suicide Rates By Occupation + Demographics

The New Hampshire Occupational Health Surveillance Program recently completed their analysis of New Hampshire suicide death cases from 2018 to 2022 by demographics and employment (industry and occupation).

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 13, 2024New Hampshire, statistics, suicide research

Communication Toolkit Targets Groups at High Risk For Suicide

Ad Council research identifies effective messages to overcome barriers to using 988

Inspiring Hope: Sunrise and Suicide Prevention

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.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 2, 2024Hope, Grassroots Suicide Prevention

It’s A Wonderful Life: George Bailey’s Revelations Give Us All Hope

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.

How Medically Assisted Suicide Went Wrong in Canada

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.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 12, 2023MAiD., Canada, suicide, Physician - Assisted Suicide

Legislative Update from the NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention

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.

Legislative UpdateNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 11, 2023

Is California’s assisted suicide law fair to people with disabilities?

Lawsuit filed against state officials over End-of-Life Option Act

News, LegislationNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionDecember 4, 2023end-of-life, suicide risk

The Danger of Considering Anorexia as Terminal: A Call for Dialogue in the Washington Post

Jules shares the depth of their struggle, recounting two suicide attempts during this harrowing time.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 27, 2023nor dead yet, Anorexia, Health

Second Annual Disability Justice Parade: a testament to the strength

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.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 15, 2023ABLE NH, ableism

Ohio State University’s STRIVE Program Finds New Ways to Reduce Suicide Risk Among Veterans

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.

Fall Hospice & Palliative Care Conference

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.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionNovember 6, 2023event

Oklahoma’s 988 Campaign: How Public Relations Principles can make Mental Health help more approachable

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.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionOctober 26, 2023988 Campaign, suicide, hotline

Suicide Risk in an Overlooked Group: People with Disabilities

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.

News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionOctober 17, 2023Disability, ableism, suicide risk

Donna’s Law: Preventing Suicide through the Voluntary Firearms Purchase Delay Act

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.

Stories, NewsSarah GaffneySeptember 20, 2023firearm “do not sell” list, Donna's Law, Preventing Suicide

Talking About Suicide: Healing and Helping with the Right Words

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”.

InnovationsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionSeptember 14, 2023committed suicide, phrases, talking

“Strong As Granite” campaign to raise awareness about the behavioral health services in NH

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.

The After Journey: A Survivor’s Guide After the Death of a Loved One By Suicide

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – all month we will be featuring information about the state’s suicide prevention efforts.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionSeptember 5, 2023Survivor’s Guide After the Death, suicide

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