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Harvard Public Health magazine Opinion. Hospitals can better help suicidal teens in the emergency room

Posted on May 9, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Opinion Hospitals can better help suicidal teens in the emergency room A promising model of care gives patients and their parents skills for coping with crisis. Harvard Public Health Magazine Hospitals can better help suicidal teens in the emergency room … Continue reading →

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Danuta Wasserman, psychiatrist: ‘In a brain with suicidal ideations there is a lot of anxiety, a lot of ambivalence, and a lot of anger’. Source: EL PAIS

Posted on May 9, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Health MENTAL HEALTH Danuta Wasserman, psychiatrist: ‘In a brain with suicidal ideations there is a lot of anxiety, a lot of ambivalence, and a lot of anger’ The president of the World Psychiatric Association warns of the influence of screens … Continue reading →

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Harvard Public Health Magazine: “Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives”

Posted on April 4, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives A new book explores the social roots of a teen suicide cluster Harvard Public Health Magazine Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives Mental Health Written by Amy Roeder Published April 3, 2024 In a … Continue reading →

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Wendy Mitchell RIP. Early onset dementia but what a resilient person for almost 10 years since diagnosis. She wrote 3 books, attended many seminars, wrote blogs, shared pictures and always answered tweets. I miss my virtual friend. She believed in assisted dying. Search post on canisgallicus.com. This is a piece to support her decision relating to Dignity in Dying as it is in Ireland and the doctors who support it. Also The Guardian makes a beautiful tribute to Wendy see below

Posted on March 6, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

About us Questions & Answers Policy & Media Contact us Irish Doctors supporting Medical Assistance in Dying are a group of medical doctors who support choices for people at the end of their lives. We have a strong belief in … Continue reading →

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Esther Rantzen calls for radical change on assisted dying law: ‘We’re so close now!’ Source: Daily Express. Comment: “Dignity in Death” I first heard about when in Zimbabwe in 1990’s. LCM nuns spoke of this in relation to the Aids epidemic that blighted the lives of men, women and children. Mashambanzou provided an environment to allow women to die with dignity. I believe is Assisted Dying. Ireland awaits the decision of the Citizens Assembly. Esther Rantzen is a household name in UK but also in Ireland, she is a most remarkable woman, with strong emotional intelligence and empathy too.

Posted on January 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Esther Rantzen calls for radical change on assisted dying law: ‘We’re so close now!’ Dame Esther Rantzen’s assisted dying reform petition has already amassed 85,000 signatures. By GILES SHELDRICK 14:55, Tue, Jan 30, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:44, Wed, Jan 31, 2024 125 BOOKMARK … Continue reading →

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For many, the case for assisted dying is clear. But life – and death – is often not so simple. Observer Assisted Dying

Posted on December 26, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

The Observer Assisted dying For many, the case for assisted dying is clear. But life – and death – is often not so simple Martha Gill Diana Rigg made a compelling argument because she had terminal cancer, but recent experiences … Continue reading →

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