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Published in “Suicide in Modern Ireland: new Dimensions, new Responses”

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Theses letters to the Editor refer to the five articles on assisted dying, published in BMJ, vol. 331, no.7518, p.681-693.

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This pamphlet describes the mission, history, focus issues, & strategic initiatives of the Canadian Coaliation for Seniors Mental Health.

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This promotional brochure provides information about Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand (SPINZ), a New Zealand wide information service which aims to assist communities & services to prevent youth suicide by providing them with information. SPINZ activities, including information collection & distribution, information development, & community liaison, are outlined.

This 5-year strategic Plan sets out how Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand (SPINZ) will contribute to reducing suicide & suicidal behaviour amongst New Zealand’s young people over the next 5 years. It oulines why SPINZ has a focus on youth & providing information, how SPINZ works, its vision & mission, its guiding principles, & its […]

The author investigates the assisted suicide & euthanasia debate from the perspective of the disability community, citing legal examples to demonstrate how the legalization of these practices may impact people with disabilities, especially in light of continuing bias in perceptions of disabled persons. The Oregon law is specifically examined. The formal positions of a number […]

This document summarizes a presentation by the author regarding the debate over the legalization of assisted suicide. Areas of commonality between those in favor of the legalization of assisted suicide & those opposed are highlighted & possible areas of collaboration for the achievement of common goals are discussed.

In this paper, the authors document the role of Jack C Smith in the development of the public health approach to suicide prevention. They also articulate the conceptual basis for a public health approach to suicide & discuss future directions for public health in the prevention of suicide & suicidal behavior. (51 refs)

For commentary on this article, please see SIEC #2004-1134. For a related paper, please see SIEC #2004-1135