And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
‘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
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World, News
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: 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.