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Looking to Stem Suicides

By Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, September 4, 2008.

New Hampshire has one of the highest suicide rates among 10-24 year olds in the country.

Yesterday, the governor signed into law a bill to help the state improve its ability to prevent people from taking their own lives.

Some advocates and state officials believe focusing on suicide will mean more money for substance abuse and mental health services.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.