…and prevent suicide in seniors. The Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale aims to help physicians detect suicide risk in adults 65 years and older. Developed by Dr. Marnim Heisel, a scientist…Continue readingResources available to prevent suicide in seniors
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International experts urge connectedness and community support on World Suicide Prevention Day
…strengthen resilience and prevent suicide. In Canada, approximately 4,000 people die by suicide every year, and suicide is the second-most common cause of death among young people. A new report…Continue readingInternational experts urge connectedness and community support on World Suicide Prevention Day
Ontario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative
…Ontario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative was formed to ensure a continued and integrated focus on youth life promotion and suicide prevention in Ontario. Research indicates there are some…Continue readingOntario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative
CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line
…Every day in Canada, an average of 12 people die by suicide.[1] Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15-34.[2] Research shows that suicides are preventable,…Continue readingCMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line
Study looks at suicide mortality and occupation in Canada
…skill level. Data was matched to suicide mortality until the end of 2001. For both men and women, suicide mortality risk is inversely related to skill level: those in unskilled…Continue readingStudy looks at suicide mortality and occupation in Canada
World Suicide Prevention Day encourages hope and resiliency
…one million people worldwide – including about 4,000 Canadians – die by suicide every year, World Suicide Prevention Day is presented annually by the International Association for Suicide Prevention to…Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day encourages hope and resiliency
CMHA Ontario and the OHL team-up to promote suicide awareness, mental health of young athletes
…who have thoughts of suicide; and learn how to connect a person who has thoughts of suicide to a caregiver for intervention. ASIST training for the Players Support Networ CMHA…Continue readingCMHA Ontario and the OHL team-up to promote suicide awareness, mental health of young athletes
CMHA Ontario and the OHL team-up to promote suicide awareness, mental health of young athletes
…who have thoughts of suicide; and learn how to connect a person who has thoughts of suicide to a caregiver for intervention. ASIST training for the Players Support Network CMHA…Continue readingCMHA Ontario and the OHL team-up to promote suicide awareness, mental health of young athletes
Immediate time after hospital discharge poses high suicide risk (England)
…did not complete suicide, to determine risk factors. The findings indicate that the risk factors for higher suicide post-discharge (defined as a period of up to two weeks after release…Continue readingImmediate time after hospital discharge poses high suicide risk (England)
StatsCan data for 2009 Canadian suicide rates
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) has released data on 2009 suicide rates in Canada. In that year, there were 3,890 suicides in Canada. The rate for men (17.9 per cent per 100,000…Continue readingStatsCan data for 2009 Canadian suicide rates