Suicide
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PublishedNovember 24, 2019
Together, a Brooksville couple left the world, provoking a debate about death and choice
Carl and Susan Chase, both in their mid-70s, detailed their rationale in a letter. An intense and uncomfortable conversation has followed.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Maine Voices: Domestic abuse destroys lives even when it doesn’t end them
All intimate-partner violence takes a toll. Stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2019
Our View: Rise in suicide among veterans proves vexing
As the rate continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs is changing tactics, and we should all pay attention to the results.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2019
The Maine Millennial: It’s time we talked about suicide
Fear of bringing up a painful subject can give suicidal thoughts a place to grow.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2019
Our View: Small change could make a big difference in stopping suicide
Changing the hotline number to 988 would give those in crisis an easier way to get help.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Bill Nemitz: Police did their job for a troubled veteran – now we must do ours
Maine has no long-term treatment beds for military veterans experiencing mental-health crises. That's a crime.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Facebook hires health expert to help prevent suicides
Facebook said it will begin sharing public data about how users talk about suicide as part of ongoing efforts to address concerns about suicide.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Maine Voices: Save the life of someone dedicated to saving ours
Working together, we can provide greater pathways to care and raise broader public awareness of veteran suicide.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2019
Commentary: It’s time to replace the suicide hotline with a 3-digit dialing code
The FCC recommends that Congress set aside 988 for the hotline. Now let's get it done.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2019
New Hampshire man convicted of aiding roommate’s suicide by bringing him a gun
His lawyers had argued that Parker Hogan was helping a friend carry out his wishes.
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