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Ask a librarianChildren and Suicide
While suicide in children is rare, if thoughts of suicide go untreated, the risk of suicide grows with age.
July 2, 2020Preventing suicide in men
Learn about men and suicide and how to have a conversation with someone you're worried about.
May 5, 2020Community-led life promotion plans for Indigenous youth and communities
This guide will lead you through a process of developing a life promotion plan based on a framework of life, people, strengths, activities and implementation.
February 21, 2020Suicide stats for Canada, provinces and territories
Excel spreadsheet of suicide statistics for Canada nationally and for provinces and territories. Suicide data is subject to change.
February 3, 2020Alberta suicide stats by region and age
An excel spreadsheet of Alberta's provincial suicide statistics broken down by region and age.
January 23, 2020Cross-Canada comparison statistics
Excel spreadsheet of suicide statistics for Canada nationally and for provinces and territories. Suicide data is subject to change.
November 26, 2019Safety plans to prevent suicide
This toolkit will explain what a safety plan is, why it works, and how to create one together with an individual who may be at risk.
September 9, 2019Older adults and suicide
People 65 years and older have a high risk of suicide. As the baby boomers approach the plus 65 age range, we may see an increase in suicide in years to come.
May 6, 2019Sexual minorities and suicide
Many LGB people have thought about or attempted suicide, and previous behaviours such as these are the most reliable indicators of future suicide risk.
May 6, 2019Transgender people and suicide
Trans people are at a greater risk for suicide as they are twice as likely to think about and attempt suicide than LGB people. Disponible en français.
May 6, 2019