Resource Tag: CANADA. ALBERTA. CALGARY

This article discusses the volunteer work done by a man whose brother died by suicide. He describes the benefits that have resulted from doing work in suicide intervention & postvention.

From 1986 to 1999, the suicide rate in the Edmonton Regional Health Authority (RHA) was greater than that in the Calgary RHA. As a result, the authors conducted a study to determine whether a similar relation holds for parasuicide, & if so, whether the pattern can be explained at the ecologic level by sociodemographic factors. […]

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For commentary on this article, please see SIEC #2005-0172

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This article discusses the current controversy surrounding the safety & effectiveness of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. While some research does suggest that in certain cases young people taking SSRIs may be at greater risk of violent or suicidal behaviour, the current article cautions that the mortality rate for untreated depression is much higher […]

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Information, activities, & participant responses are collected from the workshop, “Healing a Community After Suicide: An Aboriginal Experience,” that took place in Calgary on December 8, 2003. The theme of Aboriginal loss is explored, & specific risk factors, triggers, & protective factors in Aboriginal suicide are reviewed. Points of discussion & responses from workshop participants […]

This article describes a suicide prevention seminar entitled Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. The seminar teaches participants to identify the warning signs of suicide, estimate the degree of risk, & prevent a tragedy from occurring. The taboo nature of suicide & several myths about suicide are discussed. (SC)

This article describes the response of Alberta Mental Health workers to the multiple youth suicides that occurred in Airdrie in 1998-1999. The author describes the Coordinated Suicide Response Steering Committee who introduced several postvention programs in the Calgary area. (SC)

The authors evaluated the 13-year mortality experience of a regional cohort of 876 first-ever inpatient hospital admissions for a suicide attempt admitted between 1979 and 1981. Compared to the general population, study subjects were found to be 4 times more likely to die of any cause, but 25 times more likely to commit suicide and […]

This report provides a comprehensive audit of available mental health services specific to men 18+ in Calgary, Alberta. 69% of community workers feel that men are not as well supported as women, & that there are holes in service delivery including a lack of outreach services & education, & most significantly, a complete deficit in […]

This brochure describes the kinds of emotional and physical reactions following a traumatic event. Important things to remember about critical incident stress, and helpful hints for family members and friends are described.

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The suicides of 3 adolescent boys while in police custody are described. These boys, who had been in trouble with police, had slipped by the eyes of social workers, police & society to commit suicide in police-supervised areas. Despite resources such as the Suicide Information & Education Center in Calgary, & recommendations that police officers, […]

This booklet for high school students discusses the stigma often associated with mental illness. Examples of famous people who have had a mental illness are used to point out that having a mental illness does not mean someone is incompetent. Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia & eating disorders are described. The effects of stigma, myths, […]

This study reports that homosexual male youth have significantly higher rates of past suicide ideas & actions compared to heterosexual males. The findings indicate that homosexual & bisexual males are 13.9 times more at for suiciude attempts, & are consonant with previous findings. The predominant reason for these findings may be linked to the coming […]

Adolescents’ self-perceived need for health-related services, instruction & environmental challenges were investigated. Differences were observed between students classed as high & lower risks for suicide, & between minority & majority adolescents. Needs in the area of counselling services, sexuality services & interpersonal relationships were priorities for high risk minority students. Suicide counselling was included as […]