New Hampshire
New Hampshire youth mental health survey shows promise

CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Teens in New Hampshire are making progress when it comes to their mental health– that’s according to a new survey.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the CDC, administered the survey to thousands of high school students from across the state. Questions ranged from drug and alcohol use to bullying, sexual activity and even access to pornography.
Results show that compared to the previous study conducted in 2022, fewer kids in New Hampshire feel sad and lonely, and fewer have thoughts of suicide.
“So this tells us that some of the investment in our community are working but now is not the time to take our foot off the gas. We need schools and health care providers and caring adults to support all of our kids. Mental health challenges are real but they are often treatable and preventable,” said Patricia Tilley of the N.H. Health and Human Services Department.
While New Hampshire teens are vaping less, 20% say they’ve smoked marijuana in the last 30 days and 23% had at least one alcoholic drink.
The survey also found that 75% of kids across the Granite State spend at least three hours a day on their phones.
Anyone struggling with their mental health can call 988 for help.
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New Hampshire
Victim of fatal New Hampshire crash identified, dump truck driver charged with DWI
The victim of a fatal crash that occurred in Ossipee, New Hampshire, on Friday has been identified.
80-year-old Dorothy Marshall of Ossipee was killed after her car collided with a Mack dump truck on Route 28.
According to police, around noon on Friday, May 16, Ossipee officers were dispatched to Route 28 for reports of a crash.
An initial investigation revealed that a 2005 Mack dump truck, driven by Robert Gifford, 54, of Rochester, collided with a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, which was being driven by Marshall.
As a result of the crash, additional assistance from the State Police and a Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit responded to assist in the investigation.
The investigation resulted in the findings that Gifford had been traveling Northbound on Route 28 when he lost control of the truck, causing it to roll over and collide with Marshall, who was traveling in the opposite direction.
Gifford was arrested and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. He is currently being held on bail and pending an arraignment on Monday, May 19.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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