Publications
Transgender people and suicide
Transgender people have significantly higher instances of mental illness than the general population. They are also at a greater risk for suicide.
January 21, 2019Physician-Assisted Death/MAID and Suicide
What is the difference between Medical Assistance in Dying and Suicide?
December 7, 2018A Caring Conversation: What Suicide Prevention Can Look Like
In this editorial article, we explore the significant impact a simple caring conversation can have on a person considering suicide.
September 10, 2018You can help someone who is thinking about suicide
Anyone can have thoughts of suicide and anyone can help someone at risk of suicide. Learn how to help. Disponible en français.
September 10, 2018Sexual minorities and suicide prevention
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are at a higher risk for suicide than heterosexual people. This is because they face unique stressors, including stress from being part of a minority group.
September 1, 2018Trauma and suicide
Trauma-informed care is holistic and can both prevent the individual from experiencing further trauma as well as help them recover from previous experiences. Disponible en français.
November 18, 2017Injury prevention and suicide
Intentional injuries differ from unintentional injuries: intentional injuries are intended to cause harm & are directly linked to mental health issues. Disponible en français.
November 18, 2017Bullying and suicide
Bullying is related to negative psychological, emotional and behavioural outcomes. Bullying is also linked to several precursors to thoughts of suicide. Disponible en français.
November 18, 2017Aiming for Perfection: The Zero Suicide Movement
By improving patient care and changing attitudes about suicide, the Zero Suicide Initiative strives to eliminate suicide completely.
September 11, 2017An open letter to my fellow “southern” Canadians
In honour of National Aboriginal Day we've written an open letter to our fellow southern Canadians about Inuit, who have some of the highest suicide rates in the world.
June 21, 2017