…grieving process. In fact, the shock can be so great, and acceptance so difficult, that denial of suicide is not uncommon. Suicide of a friend or loved one can raise…Continue readingUnderstanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
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Suicide prevention should be a national health priority
…member’s bill was also tabled for a suicide prevention framework. The framework would: Promote research in suicide Promote knowledge exchange among different jurisdictions Define best practices to prevent suicide The…Continue readingSuicide prevention should be a national health priority
Disproportionately high youth suicide rates in the Aboriginal population
The average rate of suicide in Canada among Aboriginal youth is about five to six times higher than non-Aboriginal youth. Chief Peter Moonias from the Neskantaga First Nation spoke recently…Continue readingDisproportionately high youth suicide rates in the Aboriginal population
Call for papers: preventing suicide in cultural and ethnic minority groups
…following topics: Risk factors for suicide in aboriginal populations Rates of suicide in aboriginal populations Rates of suicide in ethno-racial/ethnic minority populations Risk factors for suicide in ethnic minority populations…Continue readingCall for papers: preventing suicide in cultural and ethnic minority groups
2011 CDCP health disparities report highlights suicide (USA)
…segments of the US population. The chapter on the impact of suicide looks at US data from 1999 to 2007. In 2007 suicide was the 11th leading cause of death…Continue reading2011 CDCP health disparities report highlights suicide (USA)
New resource for school-based suicide prevention life promotion initiatives
…outline considerations for collaboration and share additional resources to support decision-making related to school-based suicide prevention work. Ontario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative aims to ensure Ontario’s children and…Continue readingNew resource for school-based suicide prevention life promotion initiatives
Suicide Prevention Standards Task Force Begins Work
The Ontario Hospital Association’s (OHA) newly-established Suicide Prevention Standards Task Force has begun its work to develop mandatory suicide prevention standards for hospitals in Ontario. The OHA was asked by…Continue readingSuicide Prevention Standards Task Force Begins Work
After a suicide: A toolkit for schools (USA)
A toolkit is now available to help guide a school’s actions following the aftermath of suicide or other deaths in the school community. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)…Continue readingAfter a suicide: A toolkit for schools (USA)
Right By You Campaign calls for a national investment in youth suicide prevention
…well-being and decrease risky behaviours such as self-harm. Given the promise of a community based approach to suicide prevention, and the need for Canada to address youth suicide prevention in…Continue readingRight By You Campaign calls for a national investment in youth suicide prevention
Understanding and Finding Help for Eating Disorders
…disorder gets rolling, it can be hard to stop. So pay attention to warning signs. It’s important to get help as early as possible. Over time, a person’s life can…Continue readingUnderstanding and Finding Help for Eating Disorders