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