This past month we were happy to present to representatives from all of the provincial constituency offices across Alberta! Along with our friends at CMHA Calgary, we talked about how to help a constituent who has a mental health concern. Active listening, empathy, and appropriate ‘next steps’ were highlighted.  Mara Grunau, Centre for Suicide Prevention and […]

We were honoured to be invited to attend the Siksika Health Fair this month! Mara Grunau, Robert Olson, and Bryan Goehringer represented CSP at the fair. Thank you to Siksika for the invitation, we were so happy to be there to share our suicide prevention resources and meet new people.  From left: Robert Olson, Bryan […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Indigenous suicide prevention top priority following convention – CBC May 28, 2016In last week’s national party convention, the Liberal Party voted to prioritize the issue of Indigenous suicide. They will […]

Hello Friends,Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured: Suicide attempts spike in St. Albert: average of one every day – St. Albert GazetteMay 21, 2016This past Monday, St. Albert Community and Social Development submitted a report to council […]

The Centre for Suicide Prevention is so grateful to be named the beneficiary of the Dallas Williams Memorial Golf Tournament, being held in Brooks on July 16, 2016. Register now!

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  When safety, privacy and freedom collide – Globe and MailMay 14, 2016The Fraser Health Authority is reviewing the death of Eddie Young, 38, who died by suicide two days […]

Organizers of a “poker run” event coming up on June 25 are generously donating the proceeds of the run to the Centre for Suicide Prevention – we are so privileged to be the recipients of this event. Register now! 

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured: Mental Health Week – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) May 2-8, 2016 Last week was Mental Health Week, and CMHA’s #GETLOUD for mental health campaign encouraged Canadians to speak out […]

CSP is honoured to be the recipient of the First Annual Evan Skowron Golf Tournament proceeds.  Register now!

May 2-8, 2016 is Mental Health Week! The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling on us to break down the stigma and #GETLOUD for mental health.  Here’s what we’ll be doing to promote mental health week: Mental Health Week on TwitterWe’ll be tweeting all week about positive mental health and the importance of talking about […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured: Mental Health Week – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) May 2-8, 2016 This week is mental health week! CMHA is calling on us to break down the stigma and […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured: Man who survived suicide jump from Golden Gate Bridge shares his story to help others: ‘The moment I hit freefall was an instant regret’ – People  April 19, 2016 […]

What’s Up with Canada’s Game? Exploring Mental Illness in Hockeyby Centre for Suicide Prevention This special feature examines the growing importance of men’s mental health issues in recent National Hockey League memoirs. After a Student Suicide: How to respond, How to Helpby Centre for Suicide Prevention This toolkit provides practical infromation to schools after a […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured: Attawapiskat: Crisis has hallmarks of possible ‘suicide contagion’ – Global National April 13, 2016 Aboriginal communities, like Attawapiskat, the northern Ontario community that experienced 39 suicide attempts in less than 2 […]

The Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) urges the Government of Canada to make a clear distinction between physician-assisted death (PAD) and suicide. Though often used interchangeably, these are two different issues that affect two distinct groups of people. It would be disastrous if, by attempting to help Canadians seeking medical assistance in dying, Canadians experiencing […]

CSP was devastated, as all Canadians were, to hear of the recent suicide attempts and deaths on Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario. We responded to a number of media requests, all of which are listed here.  Caledon Enterprise Daily CourierGlobal NationalHuffington Post London Free PressTimes ColonistToronto MetroToronto StarTurtle Island News Winnipeg Free PressYahoo! “If someone sees […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured: Experts stress importance of getting help as suicide numbers rise – Global Calgary April 6, 2016 Mara Grunau is interviewed as part of this Global story about the rising […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  US military suicides remain high for 7th year – USA Today April 3, 2016 265 active-duty military members died by suicide last year according to the US Government. The number of […]

We have released a new special feature: What’s Up With Canada’s Game: Exploring mental illness in hockey. This special feature examines the growing  importance of men’s mental health issues in recent National Hockey League memoirs.

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Broaching suicide and mental health ‘desperately important’ for Alberta men in the trades – Edmonton Journal Mar. 28, 2016 This article follows the story of Don Rowan, a formerly suicidal oil […]

Do you have a passion for mental health and suicide prevention? Become a Trainer! As a Trainer, you can empower others to help someone who may be suicidal, and in 2016, we have several opportunities for you to become a Trainer and share your passion with others.  safeTALK Training for Trainers  June 6 – 7, […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  Featured:Awareness key to local mental health services: advocate – Airdrie City View Mar. 17, 2016 Executive Director Mara Grunau was interviewed for this article about the importance of access to mental […]

Hello Friends, Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week:  How China’s rural elderly are being left behind and taking their lives – Globe and Mail Mar. 13, 2016 In Canada, the elderly have the highest suicide rate. The […]