infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. Recovery, noun, 1. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. -Oxford English Dictionary. …recovery means not a narrow definition of ‘cure’ but rather a broader concept of a journey […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. There has been a veritable avalanche of hockey memoirs published in the last few years that foreground […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]
infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. Protective factors – which we gain as we grow – act as defenses against the stresses of living and allow us to live full and enjoyable lives. They are key elements to ensuring […]
What is suicide? Suicide is defined as intentional, self-inflicted death. How many people die by suicide in Canada each year? In 2012, the year with the latest figures available, 3926 Canadians died by suicide. 2972 were males and 954 were females. The suicide rate overall was 11.3 per 100,000. For males the rate was 17.3 per […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this toolkit was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. First responders—paramedics, firefighters, police—are considered to be at greater risk for Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post […]
Our Youth at Risk guide and toolkit offer tips on how to talk to youth you may be worried about, and provides a more expansive list of warning signs. Statistics In 2015, in Canada, there were 140 male suicides in the 15-19 age range (at a 14 per 100, 000 suicide rate). For females, there […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this toolkit was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the world. MDD is also known […]
This webinar discusses self-harm and suicide in students. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) For further reading, see our Self-Harm and Suicide Toolkit. Discussion Q&A Question: What would you advise the math teacher to do exactly when told by a student’s friends that a student is harming herself? Answer: Good question, okay so let’s play with that example a […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]
This webinar will walk teachers through what to do after a student in the school community has died by suicide. PowerPoint Slides(PDF) Further Reading DVDs B.C. Council for Families. (2011). When you are left to live: A documentary. [DVD]. [Vancouver, BC]: B.C. Council for Families. Also can be accessed here: http://www.bccf.ca/professionals/Left-2-Live Through interview and discussion, […]
infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, written in an editorial style. The 2014 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th was “Connectedness”. The World Health Organization (WHO) in tandem with the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is stressing the need to […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this toolkit was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. Like so many issues in suicide and suicide prevention, military suicide is multi-dimensional and complex – it […]
The 5 things we wish teachers knew about anxiety disorders, depression and suicide. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Further Reading Websites Anxiety and Depression Association of America – Living with Anxiety (Children) Erika’s Lighthouse – Parent Handbook on Childhood and Adolescent Depression Getting an Accurate Diagnosis for your Child: 10 Steps for Families Ten steps families should take […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]
This webinar talks about LGBT youth in schools and their relationship with suicide. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Discussion Q&A Question: Does normalizing LGBT stigma include desensitizing all terminology? Answer: In all conversations that we have with individuals, we try to convey an attitude of acceptance so we ourselves are not conveying stigma. We recognize, though, that […]
This webinar will walk teachers through some steps they can take to talk to parents about a child considering suicide. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Further Reading Websites Help Guide – Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voice of Education) – Youth Depression Centre for Suicide Prevention – Teen Suicide: Is there an Epidemic? American […]
The statistics, research, language, and links used were current when this article was published, but may have become outdated. Please contact us at [email protected] for the most current information, or refer to our newer resources or latest statistics. infoExchange is an original resource that examines topics relating to suicide in a way that encourages conversation, […]
The 5 things we wish teachers knew about substance use and suicide. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Further Reading Websites Canadian Medical Association Journal – Suicide “contagion”: what we know and what we need to find out Centre for Suicide Prevention – Suicide Contagion and Suicide Clusters Media Guidelines Mind Set – Reporting on Mental Health, Covering Suicide […]
The 5 things we wish teachers knew about substance use and suicide. PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Further Reading Websites Suicide Prevention Education Alliance – Adolescent Depression and Substance Abuse Psychiatric Times – Clinical Implications of Substance Use and Suicidality among Youths A history of substance use is a strong and independent risk factor for adolescent suicide ideation, […]
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