…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
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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
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)
Antidepressants not linked to youth suicide (USA)
…arising in 2004 that feared antidepressant drugs increased suicidal thoughts in children and youth, and prompted an FDA “black box warning.” The earlier warning was based on retrospective data from…Continue readingAntidepressants not linked to youth suicide (USA)
Overdose is preventable: know the signs
…body from working properly. Signs of opioid overdose include: Slow, weak or no breathing Blue lips or nails Dizziness and confusion Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds Drowsiness or difficulty staying…Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
Overdose is preventable: know the signs
…organizations that distribute naloxone free of charge, visit this page on our website. You can help by understanding the signs of an overdose, which is a toxic amount of one…Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
Understanding and Finding Help for Depression
…know you’re there for them. Make plans together to do something fun. Stay alert for warning signs of suicidal behaviour (see Understanding Suicide and Finding Help). If there is an…Continue readingUnderstanding and Finding Help for Depression
Understanding and finding help for substance use and addictions
…has both a mental disorder and a substance use problem, it’s known as having “concurrent disorders.” Concurrent disorders require their own specialized treatment. Signs of problematic substance use Particular signs…Continue readingUnderstanding and finding help for substance use and addictions
World Suicide Prevention Day highlights strategies to prevent loss
…on Sept. 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. More than 800,000 people worldwide – including about 4,000 Canadians – die by suicide every year. World Suicide Prevention Day is…Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day highlights strategies to prevent loss
Addressing youth suicide: the second leading cause of death for young people
The Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health has launched a toolkit called, “Together to Live: A toolkit for addressing youth suicide in your community”. The purpose…Continue readingAddressing youth suicide: the second leading cause of death for young people