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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 Compass: Domestic abuse destroys lives even when it doesn’t end them
All intimate-partner violence takes a toll, and 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 to suicide hotline would make a big difference
Changing the number to 988, as the FCC has proposed, would get more people the help they need.
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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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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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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Federal funds will boost Maine youth suicide prevention, including for tribes
Native American populations are among those targeted, and support will extend to broader programs across the state.
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PublishedJune 10, 2019
Maine Voices: Alarming trends in youth suicide demand attention
The causes of suicide for children younger than 10 have not been adequately studied, but warning signs have been identified.
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