Tag: mentalhealth

Hello Friends, 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: Experts stress importance of getting help as suicide numbers rise – Global Calgary April 6, 2016 Mara Grunau is interviewed as part of this Global story about the rising […]

Hello Friends, 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:  US military suicides remain high for 7th year – USA Today April 3, 2016 265 active-duty military members died by suicide last year according to the US Government. The number of […]

We have released a new special feature: What’s Up With Canada’s Game: Exploring mental illness in hockey. This special feature examines the growing  importance of men’s mental health issues in recent National Hockey League memoirs.

Hello Friends, 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:  Broaching suicide and mental health ‘desperately important’ for Alberta men in the trades – Edmonton Journal Mar. 28, 2016 This article follows the story of Don Rowan, a formerly suicidal oil […]

Hello Friends, 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:  How China’s rural elderly are being left behind and taking their lives – Globe and Mail Mar. 13, 2016 In Canada, the elderly have the highest suicide rate. The […]

There are three reasons why we do the work of suicide prevention.  1) It is the right thing to do.Everyone has the right to live with dignity and respect. When people need help, we need to reach out to them. We need to care for everyone in our society.  2) Each suicide death costs $850,000 […]

Today the Alberta government released a report of recommendations coming out of the Mental Health Review, and we were happy to see suicide prevention listed as a priority.  The report also specifically mentions the Centre for Suicide Prevention and our potential role in this prioritization (p. 31). Mara Grunau, Executive Director at CSP, was in […]

Hello Friends, 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:  Regina police educating entire force on mental health – Regina Leader-PostFeb. 15, 2016Regina Police Service will use the “Road to Mental Readiness” program, developed by MHCC and the Department […]

Hello Friends, 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:Letter: Blue Monday Thanks – Morinville News Feb. 4, 2016 The Centre for Suicide Prevention wrote a letter of thanks to all the journalists who covered our Debunking Blue Monday story. The Morinville News […]

Blue Monday is a mythical day that is said to be the “most depressing day of the year,” and a day where perhaps more suicides take place. We set out to debunk this myth, as depression is much more complex than simply feeling blue on a wintery Monday after the holidays. People with depression experience […]

The third Monday in January has, since about 2005, been reported to be the day of the year that people feel most depressed. This correlates with another belief that the most suicides take place on this day. It’s easy to understand why the belief in Blue Monday persists; after the holiday season people may be […]

Recently, a Calgary teen has brought it to the attention of the public that online retail company Amazon has been selling inappropriate and insensitive t-shirts that “poke fun” of people with mental illness and suicidal ideation.  CSP has written a response to the story: “We agree with Maggie Harder that these t-shirts are disrespectful to those with […]

The importance of mental wellness in suicide prevention cannot be understated! Here at CSP, we suggest making mental health a priority for 2016. Here are some tips on how to be mentally healthy in the New Year, adapted from our infoExchange article Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention. 

If someone you know: threatens suicide talks about wanting to die shows changes in behaviour, appearance, or mood abuses drugs and/or alcohol deliberately injures themselves appears depressed, sad, withdrawn… You can help! stay calm and listen let the person talk about their feelings be accepting- do not judge ask if the person is having suicidal […]

The tireless work of the I Will Survive Association has once again led to a very successful fundraising event! This year, the Music 4 Life fundraiser generated $21,000 in funding for the Centre for Suicide Prevention, CMHA Calgary, Distress Centre, and the Calgary Counselling Centre.  CSP’s Executive Director Mara Grunau with I Will Survive Association […]

MNP has given people the opportunity to submit original ideas for Aboriginal Health Initiatives. CSP’s idea was chosen as a finalist to win the People’s Choice – $5000!  Our idea is to take our Walk With Me: Aboriginal Suicide Bereavement Workshop, and host a Training for Trainers session. Currently, we only have one Trainer who […]

CSP is honoured to have been invited to be one of 22 organizations to give a full-length presentation to the Committee.  But the Committee also needs to hear from YOU! Make a difference! All Albertans are asked to provide their input on how to improve the lives of those living with addiction and mental health […]

The week of Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) has been busier than ever before for CSP this year! Here’s a round-up of our activities throughout the week:  Sept. 8-9 – Free WorkshopsFree Workshops hosted: Tattered Teddies – Preventing Suicide in Children, Straight Talk – Youth Suicide Prevention, and safeTALK – suicide alertness for […]

We’ve just released our 2014-15 Annual Report! Our design concept “Passport for Living,” represents our belief in the importance of individuals building their own personal resiliency and mental wellness. Everyday things can contribute to positive mental health! CSP’s Passport for Living illustrates healthy traveling through life.

CSP attended the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s Annual Conference in Montreal this past week. We learned a lot and are so thankful we were able to attend this year! Diego DeLeo and Brian Mishara, matching outfits!  Kevin Hines telling his gripping and emotional story at IASP.  [View the story “IASP 2015 Tweets” on Storify] […]

This past Saturday, June 6, CSP staff were happy to be apart of the Spruce Meadow’s National Tournament. The “Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up” Program horses were unveiled, including our own Ned!  The horses will be auctioned off and each organization will be awarded their horse’s top bid, so we are very grateful for this […]

Today CSP staffers enjoyed a beautiful sunny day at Spruce Meadows National Tournament. Winners were announced for the “Leg Up” Program and our horse Ned came in 3rd place, along with $3,000! CSP would like to thank Spruce Meadows for this great honour! CSP Staff giving a “Leg Up” in thanks to Spruce Meadows! CSP Executive Director […]

Our beautiful horse Ned is officially up for auction today as part of Spruce Meadow’s Leg Up Program. CSP took the opportunity, given to us by Spruce Meadows, to decorate a white fiberglass horse as part of an auction to help out our non-profit organization. The horses are now up for auction and are on […]