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National guidelines for seniors’ mental health: The assessment of suicide risk and prevention of suicide
The aim of these guidelines is to improve the assessment, treatment, management and prevention of key mental health issues for seniors, through the provision of evidence-based recommendations. The recommendations given in these guidelines are based on the best available evidence at the time of publication and when necessary, supplemented by the consensus opinion of the […]
Mental health needs of Albertans: Select factors and findings December 2007
The main purpose of this document is to provide extensive information on factors related to the mental health needs of Albertans. The report tries to answer the following mental health needs related questions: What factors affect the mental health of Albertans? How many Albertans receive mental health services? What are the most common types of […]
Bill no. 601: An act respecting a provincial strategy for suicide prevention
The Saskatchewan Strategy for Suicide Prevention Act, 2021.
Prevention compassion care: National mental health and suicide prevention plan
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan sets out the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting mental health and suicide prevention for all Australians, and responds to the findings of the Productivity Commission Inquiry Report into Mental Health and the National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s Final Advice.
Suicide worldwide in 2019: Global health estimates
Suicide is a serious global public health issue. It is among the top twenty leading causes of death worldwide, with more deaths due to suicide than to malaria, breast cancer, or war and homicide. Close to 800 000 people die by suicide every year. The reduction of suicide mortality has been prioritized by the World […]
Suicide trends and prevention in rural Pennsylvania counties and schools
Key Findings: • Suicide rates in Pennsylvania increased substantially from 1999 to 2018. • In 2018, the suicide rate in rural counties was 25 percent higher than the rate in urban counties. • Among rural and urban counties, there is substantial variation in suicide rates. • Higher numbers of handgun sales per 1,000 residents, lower […]
2020 Report on suicide mortality in the Canadian Armed Forces (1995 to 2019): Surgeon General Report
Introduction: Each death from suicide is tragic. Suicide prevention is an important public health concern and is a top priority for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). In order to better understand suicide in the CAF and refine ongoing suicide prevention efforts, the Canadian Forces Health Services annually examine suicide rates and the relationship between suicide, deployment […]
Gender-diverse: A spotlight on the health of trans and non-binary young people in BC. Results of the 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey
This report provides a profile of the health of gender-diverse youth in British Columbia (BC). The report uses data from the 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey (BC AHS). The BC AHS is the most reliable, comprehensive health survey of adolescents ages 12–19 in public schools in BC. Repeated every five years since 1992, the survey […]
Live life: An implementation guide for suicide prevention in countries
More than 700 000 people lose their life to suicide every year. The world is not on track to reach the 2030 suicide reduction targets. WHO advocates for countries to take action to prevent suicide, ideally through a comprehensive national suicide prevention strategy. Governments and communities can contribute to suicide prevention by implementing LIVE LIFE […]
Bill C-7. An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
SUMMARY This enactment amends the Criminal Code to, among other things, (a) repeal the provision that requires a person’s natural death be reasonably foreseeable in order for them to be eligible for medical assistance in dying; (b) specify that persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness are not eligible for medical assistance […]
Building on values: Developing an Indigenous mental health response for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
This report provides key directions and recommendations generated by stakeholders across the sectors for supporting the mental wellbeing of Indigenous populations, and key considerations for policy and/or emergency planning during times of crisis.
Language matters: Safe language and messages for suicide prevention
Using language that is helpful and respectful encourages an environment free of stigma, where we can talk more openly and safely about suicide and its prevention. Words matter in a world where silence or insensitivity can make matters worse. The more we are open and safe in our communication, the more likely it is that […]
Bill C-15. An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
“This enactment provides that the Government of Canada must take all measures necessary to ensure that the laws of Canada are consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and must prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives of the Declaration”–Summary, page ii.
Bill C-15: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
On December 3, 2020, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada introduced Bill C-15, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Introducing legislation to advance full implementation of the Declaration is a key step in renewing the Government of Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. The purpose of this Bill is to […]
Prescription medication use among Canadian children and youth, 2021 to 2017
Background Prescription medications are used throughout the life course, including among children and youth. Prescribing practices may be influenced by emerging medical conditions, the availability of new medications, changing clinical practices, and evolving knowledge of the safety and effectiveness of medications. The Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) provides national-level information to help monitor the use […]
Answering the call
Together, with our stakeholder partners, we are making real and powerful change. Our collective successes have led to an era where mental health is better understood than ever before. But with greater awareness and less stigma, our over-stretched system is bowing under the weight. In Canada, more than 1.6 million people have an unmet need […]
Considerations for implementing a three-digit suicide prevention number in Canada: Policy brief
The purpose of this policy brief is to outline considerations for implementing a three-digit suicide prevention number in Canada. It reviews several relevant international contexts; specifically, the implementation of a three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline (988) in the United States (U.S.) and the recently approved 113 number in the Netherlands. In addition, […]
Being prepared to act in the event of a suicide: Postvention program
This new postvention program is built on the community’s ability to respond to post-suicide difficulties, with a view to conveying a sense of security and competence in light of the situation. Though designed primarily for youth, the program is not youth-specific. It can be adapted to various environments: the secondary and postsecondary education systems, workplaces, […]
Healing the whole human being: Realist review of best practices and contextual factors for preventing & treating opioid misuse in Indigenous contexts in Alberta
Key Messages • Colonization and resulting traumas directly impact addictions & mental health among Indigenous people, perpetuating stigma, misinformation & mistrust around accessing addictions services • Improving coordination between all levels of healthcare (e.g., primary/tertiary) and service domains (e.g., residential treatment, incarceration to community & vice versa) is key to sustained treatment outcomes Implications • […]
COVID-19 experiences and impact survey: Voices of Albertans, May-June 2020
In 2020, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) surveyed Albertans on public health measures, health system access as well as the support available to stay informed, well, and protected during the pandemic. Feedback was used to better understand how Alberta has responded during this global pandemic, and has helped to identify areas of success and […]
Building a shared Canadian research and knowledge translation agenda on suicide and its prevention
Discussion guide: spotlight development and review process. Includes PowerPoint presentation: Creating a suicide surveillance vision: Data and evidence opportunities
The Surgeon General’s call to action to implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: A report of the U.S. Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
The Call to Action The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (Call to Action) seeks to advance progress toward full implementation of the National Strategy, while taking into account the unique challenges and opportunities of our times. Like the National Strategy8 (p. 8), this Call to Action is […]
The impact of COVID-19 on mental, neurological and substance use services: Results of a rapid assessment
This report of a survey completed by 130 countries during the period June-August 2020 provides information about the extent of disruption to mental, neurological and substance use services due to COVID-19, the types of services that have been disrupted, and how countries are adapting to overcome these challenges.
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