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Ask a librarianHow prevalent is suicide?
Suicide is a relatively rare phenomenon... we're hardwired to live so it takes a lot for a person to kill themselves. That said, it is still happening far too often.
July 6, 2017Why is suicide prevention education important?
We work in prevention to try to explain why we would try to stop someone from killing themselves. People who think about suicide, attempt suicide, and die by suicide, don’t actually want to die, they just want a way out of their deep, psychological pain.
July 3, 2017An open letter to my fellow “southern” Canadians
In honour of National Aboriginal Day we've written an open letter to our fellow southern Canadians about Inuit, who have some of the highest suicide rates in the world.
June 21, 2017The workplace and suicide prevention
This resource toolkit is a collection of facts, figures & best preventative practices regarding suicide in the workplace.
May 23, 2017Trauma and suicide in Indigenous people
Trauma is very common among people in Canada, and the Indigenous people in Canada (First Nations, Metis and the Inuit) have nearly 4 times the risk of severe trauma than the non-Indigenous population.
April 27, 2017Thirteen Reasons Why Lesson Plan
This 4-lesson plan set is for Health and Life Skills teachers teaching about suicide prevention.
April 21, 2017Trauma and suicide in children
Unresolved trauma in childhood is linked to an increased risk of suicide ideation and if unaddressed, can escalate with age.
March 20, 2017Trauma and Suicide
This toolkit deals with trauma and suicide: trauma places us at higher risk for mental health issues, and also at a greater risk for suicide.
February 6, 2017Youth at Risk
Information for teens about what to do if someone you know is suicidal, or if you yourself are suicidal. Help is always available!
December 23, 2016Does Canada need a national suicide prevention strategy?
This editorial column outlines the importance of a national strategy for suicide prevention, how it could potentially be implemented, and why a framework is not enough.
December 5, 2016