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This is a summary of the latest significant Canadian () and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Barcelos, A., Kargas, N., Packham, C., & Mills, D. (2021). Understanding the impact of dog ownership on autistic adults: Implications for mental health and suicide prevention. Scientific Reports. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02504-8Those experiencing autism are at a […]

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: Will Smith discusses suicide in new YouTube series trailer – CNNOctober 31, 2021In a trailer for actor Will Smith’s docuseries “Will Smith: The best shape of my life,” Smith says […]

This is a summary of the latest significant Canadian () and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Mason, A., et al. (2021). A content analysis of Reddit users’ perspectives on reasons for not following through with a suicide attempt. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networks. DOI:10.1089/cyber.2020.0521.A content analysis of Reddit users whose posts […]

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:Alberta’s suicide rate seems to have declined in 2020 – Red Deer AdvocateMarch 3, 2021Preliminary data is showing a decline in the suicide rate in Alberta, however, there is typically […]

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: ‘Suicide can happen to anyone and any age’: Warning signs to look for – Global NewsFebruary 28, 2021In this article, Kristin Pilon, a facilitator with the Provincial Injury Prevention Program […]

This is a summary of the latest significant Canadian () and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Hanson, L., et al. (2020). Work related sexual harassment and risk of suicide and suicide attempts: Prospective cohort study. BMJ. DOI: http//dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2984Workplace sexual harassment has an impact on workplace stress and increased depression and anxiety. […]

This is a summary of the latest significant Canadian () and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Picardo, J., et al. (2020). Suicide and self-harm content on Instagram: A systematic scoping review. PLOS One, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238603 Social media platforms are increasingly used as sites for expressions of suicidal and self-harming behaviours. 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: Featured:Run For Life In Support Of Suicide Prevention Ready to Go – Okotoks OnlineSeptember 25, 2020This past weekend, Centre for Suicide Prevention held the third annual Run for Life, a […]

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: One mental health solution: a kinder, gentler emergency department for people considering suicide – Globe and MailJuly 19, 2020Emergency departments are working to find new ways of treating mental health […]

This is a summary of the latest significant Canadian (🇨🇦) and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Ralfman, et al. (2020). Suicide fatalities in the US compared to Canada: Potential suicides averted with lower firearm ownership in the US. PLOS One. 15(4): e0232252. DOI: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232252Means restriction is a best practice in suicide […]

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 managers can help employees with mental health issues – CNNMarch 6, 2020Managers have a role to play in preventing suicide and promoting mental health. They are in the position to […]

This is a summary of the latest significant Canadian (🇨🇦) and international suicide research we collected in the past month: Abiragi, M. et al. (2020). Importance and approach to manner of death opinions in opioid-related deaths. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 0, 1-6. DOI.org/10.1111/1556-4029.14266The current opioid epidemic has magnified the issue of ambiguity surrounding a death by […]

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: Build it and you can use it to prevent suicide, researcher says – Ottawa CitizenFebruary 29, 2020Zachary Kaminsky, suicide prevention researcher at The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research […]

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: Worker Fatalities Rates Decline, but Worker Suicide Rates Increase – Occupational Health and Safety OnlineFebruary 21, 2020A new report from the American Bureau of Labour Statistics has found that […]

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: Advocates raise alarm about suicide and the economy – CBCSeptember 27, 2019The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy has released a new analysis of data that looked at suicide statistics […]

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: Yes, Canada should ban conversion therapy – Globe and Mail July 19, 2019An opinion piece by sexual and gender minority studies expert Kristopher Wells, who discusses the pernicious effects […]

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: ‘I’ll never be the same again’: Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall talks for the first time about the suicide of her beloved brother – and reveals how walking for […]

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: Suicide rate for girls has been rising faster than for boys, study finds – NPRMay 17,2019 A recent study published by JAMA Network Open finds that boys still outnumber girls in suicide deaths but […]

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 last few weeks: Featured: Centre for Suicide Prevention: Giving frontline workers the skills to help others in distress – Calgary Herald December 24, 2018 Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) is one of […]

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: How to maintain mental health – Centre for Suicide Prevention Last week was CMHA’s Mental Health Week, and the theme this year was about acknowledging that we all have mental […]

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: New Resource: Fact sheets about suicide – Centre for Suicide Prevention November 20, 2017 We’re excited to announce the release of three new suicide fact sheets: Bullying and suicide, Injury […]

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: ‘We can’t just bury it anymore’: Fort Simpson responds to 4 suicides since February – CBC June 5, 2017 Fort Simpson, NWT, a community of just 1,238 people, has experienced […]