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Integrated youth services in Canada: A portrait
This report is a portrait of Integrated Youth Services (IYS) as they currently exist in Canada. Commissioned by the Bell-Graham Boeckh Foundation Partnership, it describes IYS as a system of care transforming youth mental health services in Canada and internationally. The report outlines the foundational principles and core components of IYS, its evolution and related […]
Pain in the nation: The epidemics of alcohol, drug, and suicide deaths
Deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide in the United States have risen alarmingly over the past two decades and exponentially in recent years. Between 2011 and 2021, annual deaths have more than doubled—rising from an already startling figure of 104,379 deaths in 2011 to a staggering 209,225 deaths in 2021.1 Most of that increase was […]
Suicide during COVID-19: Myths, realities and lessons learned
Suicide is a challenging health concern, as worldwide approximately 800,000 people per year die of suicide, and it ranks amongst the top causes of death in young people. Causes of suicide are multifactored and it is clear that various societal and environmental factors may affect suicide rates. This can be demonstrated by the significant variability […]
Policy brief COVID-19 and mental health: Heading off an echo pandemic
In Canada, COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, has caused thousands of deaths and continues to endanger lives. Since the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic in March 2020, preventative measures, including physical distancing, have been introduced across Canada to support infection control, and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Canadians are experiencing social and economic […]
Turf, trust, co-creation and collective impact
Authentic community change moves at the speed of trust. And yet, we spend so little time and focus on intentionally building trust amongst partners. This paper explores the intricacies of trust, how to build it and what to do when trust is broken.
Quick TIC toolkit
In a climate of universal trauma, trauma-informed care (TIC) is needed now more than ever. TIC offers a useful lens for processing the effects of COVID-19 and also prepares us for the possibility of increased trauma as a result of the pandemic. These resources will not only equip people to care for themselves, but will […]
Children and youth with thoughts of suicide: Guide for parents and caregivers
Modern society can be stressful and disconnecting, and as a result, some children and youth may have thoughts about suicide, i.e. thoughts about ending their lives. The good news is that there are many things that caregivers can do to support their children and youth thinking about suicide. This includes getting professional help, as well […]
Preparing for COVID-19’s potentially devastating aftermath: Focusing on simple steps to address social determinants of health
For many countries across the world we are seeing unprecedented economic declines and, in some cases, the largest collapses in business activity ever recorded.2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Unlike the 2008 Global Financial Collapse which took at least 4-5 years before we reached a reasonable steady state for our citizens,7 the current crisis affects nearly […]
Prevention of suicide in persons with progressive neurological diseases
People suffering with neurological diseases are at risk of committing suicide. A case-control study found increased risk of attempted suicide in patients with nine chronic neurological diseases [1]. Similarly, people diagnosed with neurological disorders were twice as likely to die of suicide than people not diagnosed with such disorders [2]. This increased risk could be […]
A strengths-based perspective.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the recent paradigm shift in mental health, social work, and other helping professions towards embracing a strength-based approach and its implications for the crucial role of care provision and educational practice with children and youth. Discouraged by the limited effectiveness of problem-focused interventions, interventions have moved increasingly toward […]
Suicide loss: What teens need to know.
Self-help for young people who have lost a family member or friend to suicide. Contact us for a copy of this article, or view online at http://w.delcosuicideprevention.org/uploads/2/8/9/7/2897356/suicide_loss_book_what_teens_need_to_know.pdf
Help & hope for survivors of suicide loss.
Every year about 40,000 people die by suicide, which means that thousands of families, friendship networks, schools, workplaces and faith-based organizations are left to make sense out of such a shocking and tragic loss. Suicide can be difficult to talk about. Stigma and shame surround the topic, which is often why someone thinking of suicide […]
Coping with suicidal thoughts.
There are times in life when we might feel totally, hopeless, helpless, overwhelmed with emotional pain. It can seem like there is no other way out of our problems, we’ve run out of ideas, possible solutions. Our problems seem unfixable. The pain feels like it will never end. We believe we’ve run out of options, […]
Towards an understanding of the role of bereavement in the pathway to suicide.
Bereavement is considered to be a common precursor of death by suicide. Studies suggest those bereaved by suicide may be particularly vulnerable to suicide themselves. Recently, there has been a steady rise in the number of deaths by suicide in Northern Ireland. As a result, an increasing number of individuals have been exposed to bereavement […]
Take care – be aware: How journalists can help prevent copycat suicides.
Despite increasing openness in the dialogue around mental health problems, there continues to be social stigma associated with depression with many people endorsing unhelpful attitudes. Suicides usually occur in the context of a depression or another mental illness (alcohol- and/or drug addiction, schizophrenia). About 80-90% of all suicide cases are preceded by such illnesses. Especially […]
Seeking solutions to self-injury: A guide for young people. 2nd ed.
This booklet explains self-injury and provides some useful tips and resources for young people.
Social media guidelines for mental health promotion and suicide prevention.
The Entertainment Industries CouncilÕs TEAM Up Social Media Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention provide tips for organizations and individuals communicating about mental health and suicide on social media to reduce stigma, increase help seeking behavior and help prevent suicide. Additional recommendations for news and entertainment professionals can be found in TEAM UpÕs […]
Twisted, mister? Toolkit for life.
This booklet contains information on wellness-related issues for men, as well as resources in our community available to offer support. It is written in language that is easy to understand, and offers practical, useful information about topics ranging from when to see your doctor, to how to know if you have an addiction.
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