Centre for Suicide Prevention is an education centre, a centre of excellence, based in Calgary.
Suicide is preventable
People who think about suicide don’t want to die – they want the pain of living to end.
Caring interventions save lives
The vast majority of people who receive a caring intervention do not re-attempt. People considering suicide want an active listening ear more than anything else.
You can help
Caring conversations are powerful connectors – learn how to identify someone who is struggling and skillfully respond.
What is Run for Life? Join us on a journey from darkness into light to remember loved ones lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention. This is a virtual event – participate anywhere, anytime, and in any way: ...
Subscribe to receive the weekly news roundup straight to your inbox! Social stress, problem-solving deficits contribute to suicide risk for teen girls – American Psychological AssociationMay 25, 2023According to a new study, adolescent girls who experience interpersonal problems often and have ...
This is a summary of the latest Canadian (🇨🇦) and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Abbott-Smith, S. et al. (2023). Suicide prevention: What does the evidence show for the effectiveness of safety planning for children and ...