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If we’ve looking to put a dollar figure on a suicide death, it would probably be over a million dollars per death. That sounds exorbitant, and it really is. There was a study done about 20 years ago in the Maritimes that costed out a suicide death at $850,000 so 20 years later we can […]

The prevalence of suicide is an interesting question because we think it’s far too prevalent, but in a population it is a rare occurrence and people need to understand that we are hard-wired to live. Having the capability for suicide is very rare, and it’s a very difficult thing to do. It goes against our […]

Suicide can be prevented if we learn to recognize the people considering suicide. Before we can learn to recognize the people considering suicide or the invitations they might give out, what we need to do is examine our own beliefs and values. Do we think suicide can be prevented? Or do we think it’s always […]

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 […]

This toolkit is one of a suite of three focused on trauma. The full suite includes: Trauma and suicide, Trauma and suicide in children and Trauma and suicide in Indigenous people.  Introduction Trauma is very common among people in Canada. Most people receiving treatment for mental health issues have had some form of trauma (Rosenberg, […]

 infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. Canada is one of the only G7 countries without a national suicide prevention strategy — indeed one of the few industrialized countries in the world without one. The United States, Australia, Japan, Scotland, […]

Self-harming behaviours continue to be a major issue in Canada. This is especially true for young people, whose self-harm rates far outnumber those for adults. Self-harm can sometimes be associated with increased suicidality. Self-harm has been defined as “a preoccupation with deliberately hurting oneself without conscious suicidal intent, often resulting in damage to body tissue” […]

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Helping someone who may be suicidal If someone you know: shows changes in behaviour, appearance, or mood threatens suicide talks about wanting to die deliberately injures themselves appears depressed, sad, withdrawn… You can help! Ask directly, “Are you thinking of suicide?” If they say yes: stay calm and listen let the person talk about their […]

infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. Recovery, noun, 1. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. -Oxford English Dictionary. …recovery means not a narrow definition of ‘cure’ but rather a broader concept of a journey […]

 infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. Protective factors – which we gain as we grow – act as defenses against the stresses of living and allow us to live full and enjoyable lives. They are key elements to ensuring […]

What is suicide? Suicide is defined as intentional, self-inflicted death. How many people die by suicide in Canada each year? In 2012, the year with the latest figures available, 3926 Canadians died by suicide. 2972 were males and 954 were females. The suicide rate overall was 11.3 per 100,000. For males the rate was 17.3 per […]

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. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the world. MDD is also known […]

This webinar discusses self-harm and suicide in students. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) For further reading, see our Self-Harm and Suicide Toolkit.  Discussion Q&A Question: What would you advise the math teacher to do exactly when told by a student’s friends that a student is harming herself? Answer: Good question, okay so let’s play with that example a […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]

This webinar will walk teachers through what to do after a student in the school community has died by suicide. PowerPoint Slides(PDF) Further Reading DVDs B.C. Council for Families. (2011). When you are left to live: A documentary. [DVD]. [Vancouver, BC]: B.C. Council for Families. Also can be accessed here: http://www.bccf.ca/professionals/Left-2-Live Through interview and discussion, […]

 infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. The 2014 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th was “Connectedness”. The World Health Organization (WHO) in tandem with the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is stressing the need to […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]

The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article 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. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]