Guidelines in Dealing With the Media in the Event of a Suicide

This manuscript presents guidelines which will allow public officials & news organizations to communicate information on suicide in a way that does not encourage imitative behaviour & that allows journalists to presents newsworthy information. 11 guidelines are given for accomplishing these objectives. An appendix gives examples of stories which have a high and low potential […]

Mental Health Commission of New Brunswick. Suicide Prevention Project. Second Annual Report

This report highlights the activities of the Provincial Suicide Prevention Project during its second year of operation, April 1, 1991 to March 31, 1992. The text is in both English and French.

The Tragedy of Big Cove

This editorial discusses the coroner’s inquest into a series of suicides at the Big Cove Indian Reserve in New Brunswick. It is argued that the issues identified at this inquest are the symptoms of a deeper affliction, namely, a system that has failed Canada’s native peoples. A 2-page attachment outlines the jury’s recommendations that resulted […]