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Ask a librarianSafety 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, 2019Cross-Canada comparison statistics
Excel spreadsheet of suicide statistics for Canada nationally and for provinces and territories. Suicide data is subject to change.
August 1, 2019Suicide 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.
August 1, 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, 2019After a student suicide
This toolkit provides practical information to schools after a student has died by suicide.
April 10, 2019Transgender people and suicide
Transgender people have significantly higher instances of mental illness than the general population. They are also at a greater risk for suicide.
January 21, 2019Alberta suicide stats by region and age
An excel spreadsheet of Alberta's provincial suicide statistics broken down by region and age.
January 17, 2019Physician-Assisted Death/MAID and Suicide
What is the difference between Medical Assistance in Dying and Suicide?
December 7, 2018