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By Amy Ferris ● Commentary ● December 20, 2018

How do you describe a human who was filled with all of life – every bit of it – the good, the bad, the ugly, the horrific, the broken, the awful – the beauty – and managed to sweep in and make you feel as if you were the most important person in her world for a minute or two or three…

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I Was ‘Sent to the Hole’ for Trying to Stop a Suicide

By Halima Kazem ● Crime & Law ● September 9, 2016

Now, other prisoners will be afraid to help stop someone from killing themselves, the woman says. The incident occurred at a California facility under scrutiny for a lax approach to suicide prevention and mental health.

Lack of Parental Support Compounds Depression in Some Girls of Color

By Melanie Myers ● Teen Voices ● August 11, 2016

Many teens of color internalize racism as trauma, which can turn into depression. And with parents who expect them to “get over it,” they are less likely to receive care.

Suicides Put California Women’s Prison Under Mental Health Scrutiny

By Halima Kazem ● Politics ● August 1, 2016

In January, suicide-prevention practices at the California Institution for Women were found to be lacking. Now, two suicides and 10 attempts later, an advocacy group is petitioning state lawmakers to do something.

Coaches Freeze Out Gymnast after Olympic Misstep

By Dominique Moceanu ● Arts & Culture ● January 25, 2013

At 14, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team. In this excerpt from her book, “Off Balance,” she recounts her gaffe on the big day that overshadowed the team’s ultimate gold win.

Voters Let Women Decide in Recent Abortion Poll

By Samantha Kimmey ● Arts & Culture ● August 27, 2012

A poll commissioned by Republicans for Choice asks “who decides” a woman’s right to abortion. It’s not a question other polls are asking this year and the results indicate strong support of a woman’s right to choose.

Pregnancy Can Include Admitting You’re Depressed

By Ashley Welch ● Health & Science ● April 5, 2012

Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time, but some women can fall into a state of literally deadening despair. Doctors need more training to detect warning signs and women should be encouraged to speak up about what they’re going through.

Videos: Outrage, Protest Follow 16-Year-Old Moroccan’s Suicide

By Juhie Bhatia ● Crime & Law ● March 19, 2012

Many activists in Morocco are outraged and protesting the laws that led to the suicide of a 16-year-old near Tangiers, who was forced to marry her rapist. Juhie Bhatia, Women’s eNews managing editor, was in Morocco for reaction.

Abortion Suicide Link Fails a Court Test

By Maura Ewing ● Health & Science ● September 29, 2011

An appeals court struck a suicide advisory from a South Dakota abortion law, underscoring decades of research finding no link between the procedure and mental health disorders. But the idea of psychological harm remains active in several states.

If Roe Falls, States Ready to Curb or Ban Abortion

By Juliette Terzieff ● Commentary ● March 23, 2010

The Center for Reproductive Rights studied what would happen if Roe v. Wade fell and protection for abortion was left up to the states. In a report issued Thursday, the group finds a majority of states would ban the procedure.