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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.
Stories from community: How suicide rates fell in two Indigenous communities
Indigenous suicide is a significant population health challenge for Australia. Suicide has emerged in the past half century as a major cause of Indigenous premature mortality and is a contributor to the overall Indigenous health and life expectancy gap. In 2014, it was the fifth leading cause of death among Indigenous people, and the age-standardised […]
Ring the alarm: The crisis of black youth suicide in America
Over the last several years, data has emerged indicating an alarming increase in the suicide rates for Black children and teenagers over the past generation. While research has also shown climbing rates for youth from other racial and ethnic groups, this trend in Black youth runs counter to historical data showing lower rates of suicide […]
Changes in suicide rates: United States, 2018-2019
Summary What is already known about this topic? Suicide is preventable. In 2019, approximately 47,500 lives were attributed to suicide. From 2018 to 2019, the suicide rate declined for the first time in more than a decade. What is added by this report? Suicide rates declined overall by 2.1%, among females by 3.2%, and among […]
Guidelines on mental health promotive and preventive interventions for adolescents: Helping adolescents thrive
The Guidelines on promotive and preventive mental health interventions for adolescents – Helping Adolescents thrive (HAT), provide evidence-informed recommendations on psychosocial interventions to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders, and reduce self-harm and other risk behaviours among adolescents. The HAT Guidelines aims to inform policy development, service planning and the strengthening of health and education systems, and facilitate […]
Mental health: A priority for our farmers. Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
Recent data shows that 7% of Canadians perceive their mental health as fair or poor. Some studies indicated that farmers are more at risk of such challenges. Many witnesses told the Committee that mental health issues are prevalent in their occupation. Some even shared their own experiences in dealing with mental distress. This report identifies […]
Reducing the impact of critical incidence and suicide on construction workers: A rapid review and qualitative study. A report for MATES in Construction
Critical incidents and suicide are impactful on any workplace. In an industry with a higher burden of these events, it is timely to consider more nuanced preparation and response. The construction industry is both transient and stable. Site specific needs are met through a workforce recruited to manage time-limited functions. It is natural for the […]
Suicide risk assessment toolkit: A resource for healthcare workers and organizations
Our Suicide Risk Assessment Toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, provides a high-level overview of what health-care workers and organization need to consider when using suicide risk assessment tools. It also highlights and describes a range of available tools.
Suicide and its prevention for ageing farmers: Final report
Deaths by suicide for farming men and women have a huge impact on the family and rural and agricultural communities in which they occur. The disproportionately high rate of farmer suicide has not declined in Australia even though as a community we have known about this problem for many years (Guiney, 2012; Judd et al., […]
Well-being and resiliency: The miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin
The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes […]
A new national suicide prevention programme in Finland
Suicide prevention requires enhancing the efficiency of current activities and the introduction of new approaches. Therefore, a new suicide prevention programme has been put into action, starting this year. Its key message is the following: 1) the attitudes of those encountering persons who have attempted suicide must be transformed to ensure that no one who […]
Western Australian Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2021 – 2025: Consultative draft October 2019
Everyone has a role in suicide prevention. Reducing the rate and impact of suicide in our communities requires a whole-of-population commitment; it is not something any single agency, level of government or community can do alone. The impact of suicide is far-reaching and long-lasting; it has a devastating effect on families, friends and services which […]
Building mental health into operations during a pandemic: Guidelines to support employers through COVID-19
These guidelines were inspired by the need that many organizations have been facing, to ensure that employers and workers have the right tools in place to protect the mental health of workers in unexpected or uncertain times. While these guidelines are focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, they can also be applied in any emergency situation. […]
Suicide prevention in the workplace
Increased stress, anxiety and depression are all side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some people, this translates to feelings of hopelessness, despair, or even suicidal thoughts. We need to have meaningful conversations in the workplace about suicide, to provide support and resources, and to bring hope to someone who may be struggling with the thought […]
National consortium on preventing law enforcement suicide: Final report
The Consortium’s recommendations address five key areas: data and research, organization and systems change, peer support, family support/surviving families, and messaging. The report notes that although suicide prevention messaging and plans should be tailored to each agency’s distinctive circumstances, staffing, needs, and resources, all agencies should address the creation of a culture in which mental […]
Guide to Indigenous organizations and services in Alberta
Listing of First Nation, Metis and Aboriginal organizations and services in Alberta. Also included are national and umbrella organizations with offices located elsewhere. Listings are restricted to not-for-profit organizations and services.
What can be done to decrease suicidal behaviour in Australia? A call to action
This white paper is a call to action to extend the tremendous work that has been accomplished to date. We have chosen to focus on four priority areas across all ages in suicide prevention based on emerging priorities and opportunities: new models of care, social determinants of health, suicide awareness campaigns as well as scientific […]
COVID-19 and suicide: Potential implications and opportunities to influence trends in Canada. Policy brief
The purpose of this brief is to share the evidence about the potential impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on suicide rates, including suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths. It outlines the related risk and protective factors and provides an overview of how the current changing environment may influence trends and other psychological impacts related […]
Evidence summary on the prevention of poisoning in Canada
Poisoning represents a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Canada and around the world. Furthermore, poisonings account for a significant number of hospitalizations and an even greater number of emergency department visits each year in Canada. while it is important to recognize that poisonings can occur in individuals from all walks of life regardless […]
Patient suicide and self-harm prevention strategies in hospitals
Inpatient suicide and self-harm attempts are two sentinel events hospitals seek to avoid. Nonetheless, each year, patients are able to commit suicide or self-harm within hospitals. While several national entities have provided guidance to reduce the risk of self-harm among inpatients, no global standard exists to address these preventable events. The objectives of this paper […]
The building blocks of hope: A suicide prevention strategy for Prince Edward Island
This document will describe suicide in the context of hopelessness, explain the building blocks of hope, and then focus on specific action items that will lead to a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island.
Pathways to hope: Best practices in suicide prevention for Alberta schools
While this resource provides information and strategies for building a comprehensive suicide strategy in schools, it is also recognized that each school authority, school and community is unique. As a result, it is anticipated that the way in which the information in this resource is implemented will vary and will reflect local needs, as well […]
Study of suicide deaths in Nunavik between January 2014 and December 2018: Research report
The Objective The main objective of this study is to trace the life course of those who died as a result of suicide in Nunavik between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. This group will be compared with two other distinct groups: a second group made up of individuals who have made one or […]
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