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.
While PAS is framed as an issue of compassion, these findings highlight the complexities and potential consequences of legalization.
Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States, impacting individuals, families, and entire communities.
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.
As NH prepares for another round of assisted suicide legislation, it would be wise to study what is happening around the globe.
Meet Susan Letendre, a New Hampshire resident and veteran of the U.S. Army, who shares her story of service, sacrifice, and advocacy.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month (NSPM), and the New Hampshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention
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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To better understand why Veterans take their lives, Operation Deep Dive includes fatal overdoses and other self-inflicted deaths to uncover a greatly increased death toll.
Drawing comparisons between euthanizing a beloved pet and medical assisted suicide in humans can lead to several unintended and harmful consequences.
Enhanced palliative and hospice care will not only improve the quality of life for patients but also provide essential support to families during some of the most challenging times in their lives. It is time for NH to lead the way in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for its aging population.