Data from the World Health Organization indicate that approximately one million people worldwide die by suicide each year. This corresponds to one death by suicide every 40 seconds. For toolkits,…Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day: Sept 10, 2012
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NOJHL, CMHA branches launch Talk Today partnership; suicide-awareness, mental health training coming for 300 players
…them, to identify mental health issues and address suicide. Talk Today is a mandatory program for all 12 NOJHL clubs and will be delivered through partnerships with CMHA Cochrane Timiskaming,…Continue readingNOJHL, CMHA branches launch Talk Today partnership; suicide-awareness, mental health training coming for 300 players
National study evaluating remotely-delivered psychotherapy for reducing suicide risk
…to reduce suicide risk. Results of this study will be vital in advancing knowledge of effective and accessible suicide risk interventions that can be offered during the pandemic. The study…Continue readingNational study evaluating remotely-delivered psychotherapy for reducing suicide risk
CMHA Windsor-Essex calls for renaming of local hill that stigmatizes suicide
…Windsor is home to ‘Suicide Hill,’ an unofficial yet commonly-used name the branch says glorifies and further stigmatizes a tragic cause of death. Each year, 4,000 Canadians die by suicide….Continue readingCMHA Windsor-Essex calls for renaming of local hill that stigmatizes suicide
Global News quotes CMHA in story on new minimum wage, suicide rates study
A new study out of Emory University in Atlanta says raising minimum wage could lead to fewer suicides. For a Canadian perspective on the study’s findings, Global News spoke to…Continue readingGlobal News quotes CMHA in story on new minimum wage, suicide rates study
February is #TalkToday Month across the OHL
…piece of the Talk Today program has been to educate players about mental health and suicide. Players on all 20 OHL teams have received mental health training specific to suicide…Continue readingFebruary is #TalkToday Month across the OHL
CMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
…owner or operators. Guardians learn strategies and tools to recognize the signs of suicide and other mental health difficulties, so they can have conversations with farmers in distress and connect…Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
CMHA Ontario on CBC Radio Metro Morning in Toronto
…teens and the warning signs of suicidal behaviour in youth. Aliçia, who was a guest for the program’s coverage of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, is a youth…Continue readingCMHA Ontario on CBC Radio Metro Morning in Toronto
Instagram bans fictional depictions of self-harm and suicide
Instagram has announced that posts with fictional depictions of self-harm or suicide will no longer be allowed on the platform. The social network has expanded its policy to prohibit additional…Continue readingInstagram bans fictional depictions of self-harm and suicide
CMHA Ontario recognizes world mental health day
…For each suicide, there are over 20 suicide attempts. Suicide can have a ripple effect, impacting families, friends, colleagues, communities and societies. It’s the second-leading cause of death among 15-to-29-year-olds…Continue readingCMHA Ontario recognizes world mental health day