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The Medical Slippery Slope of Assisted Death: A Complex Ethical Debate in NH
Legislation, News, Stories
Assisted Death, Medical Assistance in Dying, New Hampshire
The Medical Slippery Slope of Assisted Death: A Complex Ethical Debate in NH
Legislation, News, Stories
Assisted Death, Medical Assistance in Dying, New Hampshire

Encouraging doctors to speculate on the objective benefit of AD potentially exposes every eligible patient to the overbearing weight of such proposal.

Legislation, News, Stories
Assisted Death, Medical Assistance in Dying, New Hampshire
The Transformative Power of Better Palliative Care in New Hampshire
Legislation, News, Stories
palliative care, death with dignity, New Hampshire
The Transformative Power of Better Palliative Care in New Hampshire
Legislation, News, Stories
palliative care, death with dignity, New Hampshire

Real palliative care isn’t just a medical service—it’s a testament to our shared humanity.

Legislation, News, Stories
palliative care, death with dignity, New Hampshire
PRAF Presents: Global Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Perspectives –What’s Happening With Assisted Suicide Around The World
News, Stories
Physician-assisted suicide, Canada, UK
PRAF Presents: Global Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Perspectives –What’s Happening With Assisted Suicide Around The World
News, Stories
Physician-assisted suicide, Canada, UK

Expect to hear more on this topic from coalitions of caregivers, people with disabilities and people who have outlived their original prognosis of “6 months or less” to live.

News, Stories
Physician-assisted suicide, Canada, UK
Understanding the Rising Crisis: Youth Suicide in the United States
Stories, News
youth suicide, Suicide trends, New Hampshire
Understanding the Rising Crisis: Youth Suicide in the United States
Stories, News
youth suicide, Suicide trends, New Hampshire

The study examined more than 40,000 suicides among people aged 10 to 24 and found that only 40.4% had a diagnosed mental health condition, such as clinical depression or anxiety disorders.

Stories, News
youth suicide, Suicide trends, New Hampshire
Complex Impacts of Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide: Examining the Evidence
Legislation, Legislative Update, News, Stories
PAS, New Hampshire, suicide research
Complex Impacts of Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide: Examining the Evidence
Legislation, Legislative Update, News, Stories
PAS, New Hampshire, suicide research

While PAS is framed as an issue of compassion, these findings highlight the complexities and potential consequences of legalization.

Legislation, Legislative Update, News, Stories
PAS, New Hampshire, suicide research
The Growing Suicide Crisis: Understanding the Risk Factors and How We Can Help
Stories, News, Legislative Update
Suicide trends, New Hampshire, Veterans, LGBTQ+ youth
The Growing Suicide Crisis: Understanding the Risk Factors and How We Can Help
Stories, News, Legislative Update
Suicide trends, New Hampshire, Veterans, LGBTQ+ youth

Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States, impacting individuals, families, and entire communities.

Stories, News, Legislative Update
Suicide trends, New Hampshire, Veterans, LGBTQ+ youth
VA Manchester Medical Center Upgrades Space for Care Of Women Veterans
News, Stories
VA Women, female suicide rates, Veterans Administration, Manchester VA
VA Manchester Medical Center Upgrades Space for Care Of Women Veterans
News, Stories
VA Women, female suicide rates, Veterans Administration, Manchester VA

At the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the number of women veterans coming in for care has been growing – and the space for women receiving care there will be expanded and upgraded. 

News, Stories
VA Women, female suicide rates, Veterans Administration, Manchester VA
Updates from the NH Coalition For Suicide Prevention
Stories, News, Legislation
legislation, story, NAMI, New Hampshire
Updates from the NH Coalition For Suicide Prevention
Stories, News, Legislation
legislation, story, NAMI, New Hampshire

As NH prepares for another round of assisted suicide legislation, it would be wise to study what is happening around the globe.

Stories, News, Legislation
legislation, story, NAMI, New Hampshire
 The Growing Crisis: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in the Rural Areas
Stories
rural, suicide
The Growing Crisis: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in the Rural Areas
Stories
rural, suicide

The increasing rates of suicide, particularly in rural areas, call for urgent action and a unified approach to prevention.

Stories
rural, suicide
Susan Letendre: A Veteran’s Call for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Stories
Veterans, Suicide Prevention
Susan Letendre: A Veteran’s Call for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Stories
Veterans, Suicide Prevention

Meet Susan Letendre, a New Hampshire resident and veteran of the U.S. Army, who shares her story of service, sacrifice, and advocacy.

Stories
Veterans, Suicide Prevention
New Hampshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention Promotes National Suicide Prevention Month Events
Stories
Suicide Prevention Month, Hope
New Hampshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention Promotes National Suicide Prevention Month Events
Stories
Suicide Prevention Month, Hope

September is National Suicide Prevention Month (NSPM), and the New Hampshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention

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Suicide Prevention Month, Hope
New Studies Show Reducing Youth Access To Lethal Means Can Impact Suicide Rates
Stories
guns, firearms, suicide risk
New Studies Show Reducing Youth Access To Lethal Means Can Impact Suicide Rates
Stories
guns, firearms, suicide risk

Nationally, from 2016 to 2021, there were more than 21,000 firearm deaths among children 10 to 19 years old, of which 36% were suicides

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guns, firearms, suicide risk

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