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A person writes a note to leave at the Liam Payne memorial in Boston Common. The memorial, which is located at a tree between Brewer Fountain and Tadpole Playground, was created after singer and former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death was announced. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Fans pay tribute to One Direction’s Liam Payne in Boston Common memorial following singer’s death

Lauren Albano October 21, 2024
Fans paid tribute to British singer Liam Payne this weekend by creating a memorial in the Boston Common following the former One Direction member’s sudden death.
suicide awareness sign

2021 National Suicide Prevention Week brings awareness to mental health issues

Rin Velasco September 9, 2021
National Suicide Prevention Week decreases the stigma around mental health and suicide prevention.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: The suicide hotline is not the best resource for everyone

Yvonne Tang April 4, 2021
I only ask for everyone to help their friends build the best support network they can — because ultimately that’s one of the best suicide preventions there is.
young adults at a street corner in salem massachusetts

How on earth am I an adult?

Michelle Tian March 29, 2021
Most of what school taught me will get me nowhere in the real world. Here are life skills I wish I learned in school.
Abbigale Shi

Mind Your Business: Defund the police for National Suicide Prevention Month

Abbigale Shi September 7, 2020
But ultimately, this month is about suicide prevention, an issue that requires systemic change, not just personal intentions. Similar to antiracism, bettering our approach to mental health requires not only individual work, but also legislative and societal change. 
The Boston City Council will vote on legislation to require high-rise parking garage owners to outfit their roofs with railings and other safety measures to prevent suicide attempts. DANIEL KOOL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston considers suicide prevention measures in parking garages

Alyssa Figueroa February 2, 2020
Boston is looking to implement safety measures on parking garage rooftops to ward against suicide attempts.
East to West: The Month of Big Changes

East to West: The Month of Big Changes

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, “The Month of Big Changes,” we’re discussing a new dining option on campus, the push for reusable straws and the reopening of the Boston University Castle. You...

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...

Newly recognized student group to host suicide prevention walk

Daily Free Press Admin April 10, 2013

Boston University students are partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to sponsor and raise funds for BU’s Out of the Darkness Walk on the Charles River Campus to raise awareness...

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