Stearns underscores that suicide is the leading cause of death for children ages 10 to 14 in New Hampshire and the second leading cause for those aged 15 to 34.
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Some right-to-die activists want everyone to have access to euthanasia—even young people with mental illness. Are they also making suicide contagious?
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Demand that they prioritize funding for comprehensive palliative care, respite services, and holistic support for patients and families, ensuring no one faces life-limiting illnesses alone or feels pressured into considering premature death due to a lack of essential resources and supports.
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We cannot not ignore the recent legislative strides made in New Hampshire to bolster suicide prevention efforts. Instead of offering death through laws like HB 1283, let us continue to work toward build a “help-seeking” culture, that offers support and care for those most vulnerable and at-risk for suicide.
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The Hippocratic Oath states doctors should “use their knowledge of medicine and diet to help patients” and “avoid hurting patients, including providing no deadly medicine even if requested to do so.”
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Let’s stop HB1283 in its tracks before it undoes all the progress we have made on suicide prevention in NH.
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As New Hampshire considers legalizing assisted suicide, also referred to as medical aid in dying , I would like to draw attention to the potential impacts this bill could have on disabled and other marginalized residents.
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More than 40 organizations and individuals have signed the NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention’s “Count Us In” Pledge,
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In a recent decision that stirred relief among Maryland residents, lawmakers in the state's Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee tabled a fiercely debated medical suicide bill.
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While proponents of HB1283, “End of Life Options” have not discussed the costs associated with this bill, there are plenty of potential and indirect costs to plan for and to consider.
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Let’s stand up for our veterans and help them live, not help them die because it financially benefits the state. Let’s not open the door, even a crack, to put vulnerable populations – including our veterans – at risk
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Hear testimony from the perspectives of various experts and community members on the inherent dangers of legalizing assisted suicide in New Hampshire.
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HB 1283 Draws Large Crowd To House Judiciary Feb. 7 Hearing; Executive Session Scheduled For Feb. 15th at 10 a.m.
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Read the Pledge, then click on the "Sign Here" box. Enter your organization's name and contact info, and you will receive a receipt of your suppor
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Studies indicate that provisions of aid-in-dying laws cited as safeguards against coercion are ineffective.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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