…had witnessed in the time prior to the suicides. They found that family and friends had a great deal of difficulty in interpreting signs and intervening in potential suicides. In…Continue readingSuicide Intervention training should target family and friends (UK)
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Mental health advocate shares inspirational story about struggle with suicide
…on the theme, “The Choices We Make.” Henick explored the stigma that surrounds suicide and the misconception that suicide is a choice similar to other choices we make regularly. “When…Continue readingMental health advocate shares inspirational story about struggle with suicide
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention virtual conference
The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention are trying something new: they are co-hosting the world’s first virtual conference on the topic of suicide…Continue readingCanadian Association for Suicide Prevention virtual conference
Toronto Star voices a desire for national suicide prevention plan
…people died by suicide. The Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario declared a state of emergency last April after 11 of its youth attempted suicide in just one weekend. Attawapiskat…Continue readingToronto Star voices a desire for national suicide prevention plan
New resource to enhance service providers’ understanding of postvention work
…the aftermath of a suicide to best facilitate the healing of individuals from the grief and distress of the loss of a loved one to suicide, prevent suicide among people…Continue readingNew resource to enhance service providers’ understanding of postvention work
Mental Health and Addictions Issues for Older Adults: Opening the Doors to a Strategic Framework
…which are primarily related to biological aging or circumstances associated with later life; Those older adults dealing with concurrent disorders. Mental Health Disorders in Older Adults • Depression • Suicide…Continue readingMental Health and Addictions Issues for Older Adults: Opening the Doors to a Strategic Framework
McGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
…one of the most comprehensive mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs for amateur sports in Canada. Its aim is to promote suicide prevention, the mental health of young athletes…Continue readingMcGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
Primary care and suicide prevention (USA)
…manage suicide risk. These organizations selected a group of experts who participated in a Call to Action on Suicide Prevention in Primary Care Practice. The group’s goals were to identify…Continue readingPrimary care and suicide prevention (USA)
New provincial suicide guidelines being developed
…chair the new OHA task force on suicide prevention. “I am excited to work with a diverse group of experts in suicide and suicide prevention from across Ontario. Importantly, these…Continue readingNew provincial suicide guidelines being developed
CMHA speaks out on responsible reporting of suicide
A new series by the Woodstock Sentinel Review examines the role that the media plays in the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health issues. Reporting on suicide as a public…Continue readingCMHA speaks out on responsible reporting of suicide