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Does Restricted Access to Abortion Truly Increase the Suicide rates of Women ?

Does Restricted Access to Abortion Truly Increase the Suicide rates of Women ?

A study [1] published by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in JAMA, the Journal of the American ...
Active Assistance to Die on the Agenda for the 3rd Session of the Citizens’ Convention

Active Assistance to Die on the Agenda for the 3rd Session of the Citizens’ Convention

The Citizens' Convention on the end of life convened for its 3rd session, by considering the question of active assistance to die.
Assisted Suicide not Recognized in European Law

Assisted Suicide not Recognized in European Law

Assisted suicide: The State Council has rejected a new request by the Dignitas association. A new attempt by the Swiss Dignitas association, has again resulted in rejection by the State Council.
The Werther effect or “Copycat” Suicides

The Werther effect or “Copycat” Suicides

In 1774, Goethe's novel “The Sorrows of Young Werther” which ends with a young man’s suicide was published. Quite a number of young readers imitated Werther, the book’s hero, to the point that the rise in suicide rates was a direct cause for having this book banned in many countries.