suicide Archives - The Portland Press Herald

FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

by MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

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.

by Doug Woodsum Special to the Press Herald December 6, 2019December 5, 2019

Teachers are taking lessons, and they’re on preparing for mass shootings, binding wounds and recognizing signs of abuse.

by The Editorial Board December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

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

Carl and Susan Chase, both in their mid-70s, detailed their rationale in a letter. An intense and uncomfortable conversation has followed.

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald November 19, 2019November 20, 2019

All intimate-partner violence takes a toll. Stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.

by The Editorial Board September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

As the rate continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs is changing tactics, and we should all pay attention to the results.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal September 29, 2019September 27, 2019

Fear of bringing up a painful subject can give suicidal thoughts a place to grow.

by The Editorial Board September 17, 2019September 16, 2019

Changing the hotline number to 988 would give those in crisis an easier way to get help.

Maine has no long-term treatment beds for military veterans experiencing mental-health crises. That’s a crime.

by Kiley Roache Bloomberg September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

Facebook said it will begin sharing public data about how users talk about suicide as part of ongoing efforts to address concerns about suicide.