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Suicide

Published
June 17, 2020

Trump unveils plan to stem suicides by military veterans

The effort includes firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.
Published
May 4, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis

Data show depression and anxiety are already roiling the nation.
Published
April 19, 2020

Commentary: Now more than ever, let’s look out for one another

COVID, isolation and power outages have been tough on everyone – resources are out there to meet the mental health needs of Maine's veterans.
Published
March 23, 2020

‘Hope vs. hopelessness’ – navigating mental health diagnoses in the time of coronavirus

Those with existing mental health diagnoses are at higher risk of suicide and those with lower-level anxiety or depression might see their symptoms worsen in a time of great stress and uncertainty
Published
February 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine police working together to defuse mental health crises

The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.

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Published
February 1, 2020

Maine Voices: Mental health care system continues to abandon the people who need it

This system has already deprived my father of a purposeful life. Now it has failed the clients of Shalom House.
Published
January 7, 2020

Commentary: There is nothing loving about killing disabled people

When a partner kills his disabled loved one, we see it as an act of kindness or mercy. It isn't.
Published
December 12, 2019

FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.
Published
December 6, 2019

Maine Voices: In today’s classrooms, educators’ focus turns to keeping students alive

Teachers are taking lessons, and they're on preparing for mass shootings, binding wounds and recognizing signs of abuse.
Published
December 3, 2019

Our View: Deaths of working-age people are a public health crisis

Suicide, overdose, alcoholism and obesity are among the preventable causes of death that are lowering life expectancy in Maine.