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Suicide

Published
November 11, 2021

Our View: Veterans need us to keep our promises

A new VA facility in southern Maine shows a commitment to serving those who served the nation.
Published
August 22, 2021

Suicide attempts by children have spiked during the pandemic, especially among girls

And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
Published
May 23, 2021

Another View: Gun safes would save lives

A near-tragedy in Bath shows that a loaded gun should never be kept where a child could find it.
Published
April 4, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Owning up to our addiction to guns

The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem, and we do.
Published
March 22, 2021

Texas Roadhouse CEO dies by suicide while battling ‘unbearable’ post-COVID symptoms, family says

Kent Taylor's death highlights both the struggle of some COVID-19 patients to manage 'long-haul' symptoms that are still barely understood by doctors, as well as growing concerns that suicide risks have risen as pandemic-related depression and anxiety spike across the U.S.

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Published
December 12, 2020

Commentary: How Mainers can ‘make the call’ to save veterans from suicide

Warrior Call asks Maine veterans to reach out and connect with current and former battle buddies and let them know you care.
Published
December 8, 2020

Death of Brunswick teen who took his life a sign of pandemic’s toll on young people

The midcoast community is mourning the loss of a high school football player whose parents have cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor affecting their son's mental health.
Published
October 2, 2020

Our View: Treat suicide as the public health problem it is

A new task force to help Maine veterans will do the important work of lowering the stigma that is getting in the way of care.
Published
September 30, 2020

New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication

The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state's higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.
Published
September 18, 2020

Maine Voices: Reach out and help someone – suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility

In a time of crisis, we must do a better job accepting mental illness as a disease that is no different from diabetes or a broken limb.