Suicide Among Men

In this editorial, the author asks what family physicians are doing to prevent suicide among men. The risks associated with 2 interventions, drug therapy & involuntary hospitalisation, are discussed. The editorial concludes by asking if family physicians cannot do more to prevent male suicide, pointing out that most individuals who die by suicide have seen […]

The Economic Burden of Injury in Canada

Text is available in English & French.

Savoir parler aux jeunes de 15 a 19 ans au Quebec

In this French-language presentation, suicide among Quebec adolescents was discussed. Prevention strategies were described.

La tentative de suicide, echec du travail de deuil de la readaptation socio-professionelle

This French-language presentation discussed suicide attempts. The work involved in preparing the individual for re-entry into his or her social & work environments was also reviewed.

Considerations sur les particularites du suicide chez les etres ages. Possibilites de prevention

This French-language presentation discussed a study of suicide using a sample of 488 suicide victims, 118 of whom were individuals over the age of 60. The study investigated variables such as precipitating conditions, methods, & the social environment. The second part of the study examined the possibilities for prevention in this population.

La famille peut-elle empecher l’adolescent de se suicider?

This French-language presentation reported on research with 50 Swiss families in which a young person, ages 12-20 years, had attempted suicide.

Les risques de suicide chez les emigres

The risk of suicide among immigrants was examined in this French-language presentation.

Connecting to Life: Provincial Suicide Prevention Program. Program Description – September 2007

This booklet describes the New Brunswick Provincial Suicide Prevention Program. It outlines the principles & goals & the program model. Risk & protective factors are summarized. The structure of the program is discussed as is the Community Suicide Prevention Committee. The text is available in English and French.

Suicide in New Brunswick 1987-1995

Le Suicide et la Prevention du Suicide en Suisse Rapport Repondant au Postulat Widmer (02.3251)

Les suicides dans les institutions carcerales

This French-language presentation discussed suicide in correctional institutions in Quebec, Canada.

Les tentatives de suicide des adolescents: analyse de l’itineraire presuicidaire

This French-language presentation discussed the period preceding adolescent suicide attempts. 15 youth, age 15-20, participated in the study. Results indicated that among other things, in all cases except one there was family separation through death, divorce, departures, & family problems

Situation de crise: a quoi repondent les interventions psycho-therapiques en milieu hospitalier

In this French-language presentation, the author discussed crisis situations & psychotherapeutic interventions in the hospital.

Les motifs pour les suicides et les tentatives de suicide chez les alcooliques chroniques

In this French-language presentation, suicide & attempted suicide in a sample of 52 chronic alcoholics was discussed.

Evaluation des facteurs de risque de la conduite suicidaire

This French-language presentation discussed the evaluation of various suicide risk factors.

Le discourse sur la mort: Langage normal ou pathologique?

In this French-language presentation, the results of a psycholinguistic study on the language used in discourses about death were described.

Le devenir psychologique des adolescents suicidants

Les brulures suicidaires en Tunisie

The theme of this Conference was “Injuries, Suicide & Violence: Building Knowledge, Policies & Practices to Promote a Safer World”

Programme de diminution de l’acces aux armes a feu

The theme of this Conference was “Injuries, Suicide & Violence: Building Knowledge, Policies & Practices to Promote a Safer World”

L’evaluation du programme agir ensemble pour prevenir le suicide chez les jeunes; des resultats prometteurs

The theme of this Conference was “Injuries, Suicide & Violence: Building Knowledge, Policies & Practices to Promote a Safer World”

Suicides et armes a feu: campagne nationale de sensibilisation

The theme of this Conference was “Injuries, Suicide & Violence: Building Knowledge, Policies & Practices to Promote a Safer World”

Suicide chez les jeunes Quebecois ayant recu des services, des centres jeunesse

The theme of this Conference was “Injuries, Suicide & Violence: Building Knowledge, Policies & Practices to Promote a Safer World”

Le Suicide, Un Chaos?