Suicide
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
A friend’s mysterious death becomes a writer’s inspiration
In "This Isn't Going to End Well," Daniel Wallace explores the mysterious life of a man he thought of as a brother.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
To prevent gun suicide, states consider allowing people to deny themselves a gun
In all but nine states, most gun deaths are self-inflicted. The highest proportion is in Maine, where 89% of gun deaths are suicides.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma, CDC finds
CDC researchers said schools could be a lifeline as students struggle, pointing to studies showing better mental health outcomes for students who felt connected to their schools.
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
Another View: Trump-fueled Republican culture wars target gay pride flag
The focus of public schools ought to be on introducing students to the realities of the world they live in – not just similarities we all share but differences as well.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
Waterville hospital violated policies in assessment of man who later shot himself, federal report says
The suicidal man, who died from his wounds, had sought care at Northern Light Inland Hospital in August but a proper evaluation of him was not done, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2022
For Rep. Raskin, personal grief and national trauma collided
The Maryland congressman reflects on his son's suicide and, days later, the insurrection at the Capitol.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2022
Maine Voices: Recognition needed that first responders face growing mental health toll
I want to develop and maintain a culture where a law enforcement officer asking for help is applauded as an act of courage, says Maine’s U.S. Attorney.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
Commentary: One way to tackle America’s youth mental health challenge – change billing
Targeting the structural roots of our workforce deficit will help ensure that our young people are cared for and short-circuit crises.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2021
Prominent Maine dentist was removed from association prior to his suicide
Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, 50, died by suicide on Aug. 23, a day after he lost his post on the Maine Dental Association.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
Maine Voices: Uncommon college doctor removed mental health therapy’s stigma – on campus and off
The notably successful methods of Aldo Llorente, who ran Bowdoin’s Counseling Center for 10 years, might be adapted at other colleges.
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