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.
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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?
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.”
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.