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Harvard University and Northeastern University release a report showing that only 15.4 percent of people believe having a gun in the home increases the risk of suicide. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Report indicates correlation between gun ownership, suicide despite widespread skepticism

Sarika Ram October 27, 2017

  A report on the relationship between firearm availability and suicides released Tuesday found that the presence of a firearm in the household may be linked to an increased risk of suicide,...

Massachusetts state and MBTA officials form a special task force to counter an increase in people killed by MBTA trains. PHOTO BY MEGHAN CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA sees increase in collision deaths

Solange Hackshaw October 18, 2017

  A sudden spike in train-related deaths has garnered the attention of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and state officials, prompting more public awareness campaigns and the...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has partnered with the Samaritans group to promote suicide prevention. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston mayor partners with suicide prevention group

Andres Picon October 5, 2016

In an effort to raise public awareness about suicide prevention, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the city’s partnership with a support organization called Samaritans of Boston on Saturday during...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Samaritans Inc., will launch the "You Are Not Alone" campaign Friday on public transit in an effort to provide greater awareness of the Samaritans’ help line to those feeling alone or depressed. PHOTO COURTESY JASON B. JOHNSON

MBTA, Samaritans Inc. launch “You Are Not Alone” campaign

Paige Smith January 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Samaritans Inc. of Boston launched the “You Are Not Alone” campaign Friday to spread awareness of suicide prevention through a statewide helpline...

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