Suicide prevention in the workplace

Learn some myths and facts about suicide, and more about suicide prevention in the workplace in this webinar was hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), presented by the Centre for Suicide Prevention on November 29, 2017. View this webinar on the MHCC website This webinar was based on content provided in our […]

The workplace and suicide prevention

The workplace is a major part of the lives of most Canadians. Many of us spend upwards of 60% of our waking hours at work (Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, 2016). Therefore, when a colleague dies by suicide the emotional and financial costs are enormous not only to family members, but to co-workers and the […]

First responders, trauma & suicide

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this toolkit was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. First responders—paramedics, firefighters, police—are considered to be at greater risk for Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post […]

Military Suicide Prevention

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this toolkit was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. Like so many issues in suicide and suicide prevention, military suicide is multi-dimensional and complex – it […]