Kent Taylor’s death highlights both the struggle of some COVID-19 patients to manage ‘long-haul’ symptoms that are still barely understood by doctors, as well as growing concerns that suicide risks have risen as pandemic-related depression and anxiety spike across the U.S.
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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.
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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 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 inMaine, 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
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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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support
Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
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Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.
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MSAD 52 to host suicide awareness, prevention talk Monday night
TURNER — School Administrative District 52 directors heard Thursday about an upcoming community event on suicide prevention and awareness that Superintendent Kimberly Brandt said was organized after the high school lost a student about a month ago. The Hope & Help presentation at 6 p.m. Monday at Leavitt Area High School will be led by […]