Resource Tag: CANADA. SASKATCHEWAN

This manual describes suicide rates in youth ages 10-19, the FFL philosophy, development information for new chapters, Helper programs, and a training package for peer-vention (peer suicide intervention). Additionally the manual provides resources for existing chapters, community development and education material, practical guides and reprintable materials for presentations and community workshops.

This manual provides information for those wishing to give suicide intervention presentations in their community. Modules guide the presenter through two hours of materials with topics such as establishing emotional safety, trust building activities and group activites to define suicide and related behaviours. The manual also provides reproducable worksheets, posters and charts designed to support […]

In 1994, SaskPower & the Canadian Mental Health Association in Saskatchewan created a joint venture program (5-year funding) called Friends for Life. The goal of this program is to prevent fatal & non-fatal youth suicide in the province. The underlying philosophy is that youth suicide is a social issue & requires social actions. Program activities […]

This presentation outline addresses key considerations in the development of Friends for Life, a joint initiative by the Canadian Mental Health Association & SaskPower to reduce fatal & non-fatal youth suicidal behaviours in Saskatchewan. It also provides general information on the process of developing and building relationships with corporate sponsors.

This document outlines Community Networking talking points for the presentation and includes a sample poster used for the University-based Suicide Bereavement Group, a list of pre-sreening questions which cover survivor perspective/issues and clinical/group issues, and an evaluation form for use by members at the conclusion of their group.

Friends for Life is a youth suicide prevention project sponsored by SaskPower. These promotional brochures outline the extent of youth suicide in Saskatchewan (in 1993, there were 34 suicides among people age 24 & under), & the Friends for Life program, including the structure of the organization & its goals, strategies & objectives. Addresses & […]

This brief article provides information on the rate of suicide in Canada with an emphasis on data for the province of Saskatchewan. Suicide rates among youth & young adults, & the methods used are highlighted. Prevention measures, e.g. promoting the health & well-being of children & families, are discussed.

The objective of this survey was to measure & document the opinions, perceptions & attitudes that Saskatchewan residents have on the issue of suicide. 500 residents were surveyed by telephone in January 1994. Approximately 1/3 of those surveyed knew that suicide is 1 of the top 3 causes of death of people under the age […]

This thesis examines & analyzes racism as a dominant factor influencing the lives, experiences & conditions of Indian people, with specific focus on 4-5 generations of those in Saskatchewan. It examines: Euro-Canadian racial beliefs, values & underlying ideoligies; psycho-social effects of racism; implications for social workers; & suicides, violent & accidental deaths. It includes quantiataive […]

The author of this article contends the jury made the right decision in the Latimer case (Latimer killed his cerebral-palsied daughter on their Saskatchewan farm); hopes the Oregon law is a temporary flirtation with the fringes of assisted suicide; & supports the conclusions of the Select Committee of the House of Lords (United Kingdom). In […]

This study compares various treaty Indian groups in Saskatchewan with regards to rates of: suicide, violent and accidental deaths. The authors provide: an introduction to the problem, literature review, methodology, discussion on racism, comparison of types and rates of mortality and a discussion of strategies for change. (tables, figures, statistics, and references)

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The executive director of the Mobile Crisis Intervention Service (MCIS) Commissioned a process evaluation to document non-mandated. It was decided to focus the evaluation on the suicide intervention/prevention/postvention services of MCIS. The goals of the evaluation were to document the current procedure employed by the staff to identify, assess and intervene in a suicide related […]

This pamphlet discusses “After Suicide”, a free non-denominational, confidential group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.

In this study, the patterns of use of psychiatric emergency services in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan are analyzed. 576 patients received psychiatric emergency care in a 3 month period. Visits for psychiatric emergency services represented 2.32% of the total number of visits to emergency facilities. 70.5% of the patients were single, separated, divorced or widowed, & 62.4% […]

This pamphlet discusses the types of crisis calls received by Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services & the types of services the centre offers.

Briefly discusses findings of a report on the health status of Saskatchewan residents, noting that accidents are the leading cause of death for young people & that natives have poorer health than the general population.

Describes a suicide management committee formed to develop a comprehensive approach to adolescent suicide. The committee, involving representatives from 11 agencies, established objectives, held a multiagency symposium, & lobbied for funding to develop an educational package & gather relevant statistics. Innovative resources, including volunteers & the high school drama club, have been used to teach […]

To gain greater understanding of the relationship between suicide & substance abuse the commission looked at suicide rates in Saskatchewan; the nature & extent of alcohol/drug involvement; youth & native suicide & the report of the National Task Force on Suicide. Although the exact nature of the relationship is not evident from this study, results […]