…others may experience episodes that last a long time. Some people experience a psychotic episode without warning while others experience many early warning signs. No matter how someone experiences schizophrenia,…Continue readingSchizophrenia
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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
Child and Youth Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms
…improved achievement in school and better health outcomes in life. Signs of a mental illness Many children and youth will exhibit different moods, thoughts and behaviours at various times that…Continue readingChild and Youth Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms
Suicide Intervention training should target family and friends (UK)
…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)
Resources available to prevent suicide in seniors
…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
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
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
Understanding and Finding Help for Self-Harm
…those who injure themselves are at higher risk for suicide. So, any self-harming activity is a warning sign that something is wrong. Don’t ignore it. Risk factors for self-harm Any…Continue readingUnderstanding and Finding Help for Self-Harm
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