Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, 50, died by suicide Aug. 23, a day after he lost his post on the professional association.
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Suicide attempts by children have spiked during the pandemic, especially among girls
And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
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Texas Roadhouse CEO dies by suicide while battling ‘unbearable’ post-COVID symptoms, family says
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.
Posted inHealth, Maine
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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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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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.