Tag: grief

Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found in the past few weeks: How to Help a Loved One Through Sudden Loss – New York TimesJanuary 7, 2022This article, written by Julie Halpert who lost son Garrett to suicide, talks […]

Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week: Featured:When kids are in crisis, how can we help them? – Broadview MagazineJanuary 5, 2021*Content and method warning* This article discusses suicide in children, which is rare but likely also […]

Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week: Featured: Suicide-related distress calls increasing in Calgary – 660 City NewsApril 19, 2020In April, Distress Centre Calgary received 20% more distress calls than it did in January. “The worries are that this […]

Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week: Ex-NHLer Clint Malarchuk talks suicide survival, mental health in Regina – GlobalJanuary 31, 2020Clint Malarchuk, who attempted suicide after struggling with PTSD following a traumatic injury sustained while in the NHL, […]

Every day we scan news headlines and social media for items of interest to the field of suicide prevention. Here’s what we found last week: Featured: High suicide rates for Indigenous youths sparks action from Alberta government – Calgary HeraldSeptember 10, 2019The government of Alberta has launched graphic novels for First Nations and Metis youth as part […]