AFSP Launches “Caring Communities” to Support Survivors of Suicide Loss

AFSP) has launched a new educational program aimed at fostering more supportive environments for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Titled “Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss.”

35 Years After the ADA: Voices of Resistance to Medical Assisted Suicide

“Assisted Suicide is an inherently dangerous policy because it takes a group of people who are already incredibly marginalized by our system and gives institutions/people with power more of a profit.”

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJuly 29, 2025Assisted Suicide

MAID by Another Name: Why Language Matters in the Physician-Assisted Suicide Debate

We must be wary of language that sanitizes deeply consequential decisions.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJuly 22, 2025myths about suicide, MAiD., PAS

The Hidden Dangers of Assisted Suicide Laws for People with Disabilities

To protect the dignity and rights of all people, policies must reflect inclusive values and ensure that no one is left behind.

Veteran Suicide Rates Remain Alarmingly High, RAND Report Finds

In 2022, 6,407 veterans died by suicide, equating to a rate of 34.7 per 100,000 individuals

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJune 27, 2025Veterans., suicide risk, New Hampshire

The Trevor Project’s 50-State Report Highlights Urgent Mental Health Challenges for LGBTQ+ Youth

31% of LGBTQ+ youth in the state have considered leaving New Hampshire due to LGBTQ+-related politics and laws

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJune 9, 2025Trevor Project, LGBTQ+ youth, Suicide

Defeat of HB 254 Is a Step in the Right Direction for Suicide Prevention in New Hampshire

This outcome was the result of tireless advocacy by individuals and organizations committed to protecting New Hampshire’s most vulnerable resident

How Assisted Suicide Fuels Suicide Contagion in Our Vulnerable Communities

If we truly care about protecting our most vulnerable populations, we must reject policies that promote suicide under the guise of compassion.

Join The JED Foundation In Raising Awareness About Mental Health In May

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Bridging Hope: Suicide Prevention Signs Coming to the Piscataqua River Bridge

The Piscataqua River Bridge, connecting Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, will soon feature suicide prevention signage.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMay 9, 2025Suicide, prevention

Good News for Compassionate Care: SB 248 Advances in the NH House

SB 248, the bill advocating for a palliative and hospice care study committee, passed the House HHS Committee and is on the consent calendar for this week when the full House meets.

Jarren Duran’s Courageous Disclosure: A Beacon for Mental Health Awareness in Sports

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has recently taken a profound step by sharing his personal battle with mental health.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionApril 30, 2025Red Sox, Jarren Duran, Suicide

🌟 Join In for a Night of Hope

The Night of Hope is more than a fundraiser—it’s a powerful gathering of community, compassion, and commitment.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionApril 22, 2025Night of Hope, AFSP

Understanding Palliative Care: What It Is and Why It Matters to New Hampshire

True dignity is found in honoring the patient’s journey, alleviating suffering, and ensuring that individuals receive the best possible care

Legislative Update: HB 254, the so-called “End-of-Life Freedom Act,” is Defeated

Opponents of HB 254 emphasized the dangers of normalizing assisted suicide.

Why the American Medical Association has Opposed Physician-Assisted Suicide

The AMA remains steadfast in its belief that the role of a physician is to heal, not hasten death.

The Price of "Dignity:" Physician-Assisted Suicide Poses Ethical and Social Risks

Fear of PAS among marginalized communities reflects issues of systemic inequity and racial prejudice in American healthcare.

The Dangerous Precedent of HB 254: A Risk to Vulnerable Communities

If lawmakers are serious about addressing mental health and suicide prevention, normalizing physician-assisted suicide is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.

From Choice to Coercion? The Troubling Implications of HB 254

New Hampshire has long invested in suicide prevention programs, recognizing the alarming rise in mental health crises.

The Debate Over Assisted Suicide and Mental Illness: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Suicide prevention efforts exist precisely because many people who experience suicidal thoughts eventually find relief and stability with time and treatment.

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