…challenges of the past decade played a role in the upsurge in suicide rates, as depressed business cycles have historically correlated with increased suicide rates. Furthermore, the increased availability of…Continue readingMiddle-aged suicide rates increase dramatically (USA)
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Federal framework for suicide prevention passes Second Reading
…issue; Provision of guidelines to improve public awareness around suicide; Dissemination of information about suicide and suicide prevention; Release of public statistics around suicide, and its risk factors; Promoting collaboration…Continue readingFederal framework for suicide prevention passes Second Reading
Federal framework for suicide prevention
…the federal government to assign an overseeing body to: provide guidelines to improve public awareness and knowledge about suicide, disseminate information about suicide, including information concerning its prevention, make existing…Continue readingFederal framework for suicide prevention
CMHA commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
…(WSPD) on September 10. The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) estimates that each day in Canada, 11 people end their life and 210 make a suicide attempt. Suicide occurs…Continue readingCMHA commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
Understanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
…grieving process. In fact, the shock can be so great, and acceptance so difficult, that denial of suicide is not uncommon. Suicide of a friend or loved one can raise…Continue readingUnderstanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
Feeling Angry
…emotions, such as feeling controlled, ashamed or guilty, can also trigger anger for some people. Identify your early warning signs so you can take action before your anger turns into…Continue readingFeeling Angry
Workplace stress an issue even during Summer’s dog days; Innovative Mental Health Works program can help
…they backfill for you. Everyone likes to feel valued for their efforts, especially when asked to go above and beyond their normal duties. Watch for warning signs – Is a…Continue readingWorkplace stress an issue even during Summer’s dog days; Innovative Mental Health Works program can help
Call for papers: preventing suicide in cultural and ethnic minority groups
…following topics: Risk factors for suicide in aboriginal populations Rates of suicide in aboriginal populations Rates of suicide in ethno-racial/ethnic minority populations Risk factors for suicide in ethnic minority populations…Continue readingCall for papers: preventing suicide in cultural and ethnic minority groups
Suicide prevention should be a national health priority
…member’s bill was also tabled for a suicide prevention framework. The framework would: Promote research in suicide Promote knowledge exchange among different jurisdictions Define best practices to prevent suicide The…Continue readingSuicide prevention should be a national health priority
2011 CDCP health disparities report highlights suicide (USA)
…segments of the US population. The chapter on the impact of suicide looks at US data from 1999 to 2007. In 2007 suicide was the 11th leading cause of death…Continue reading2011 CDCP health disparities report highlights suicide (USA)