Tag: suicide

This toolkit focuses specifically on how trauma affects the population of children and adolescents. Unresolved trauma in childhood is linked to an increased risk of suicide ideation and if unaddressed, can escalate with age. This toolkit is available now!

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: More federal money for mental health and home care – Alberta Government Mar. 10, 2017 The Alberta Government has signed a 10-year deal with the federal government that will result in […]

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: Prosperity or Bust – Avenue Magazine Feb. 6, 2017 In this feature about Calgary’s boom and bust economy, CSP Trainer and Distress Centre Calgary’s Clinical Services Manager David Kirby talks […]

Our latest resource is a toolkit about trauma and suicide. This toolkit explains how those who have been impacted by trauma can become at risk for suicide. This toolkit is available now!

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 suicide rates remain high despite “encouraging” 20% drop – CBC Dec. 14, 2016 Recent statistics in Alberta reveal that the number of suicidal deaths is down for the six […]

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: Editorial: Does Canada need a national suicide prevention strategy?– Centre for Suicide Prevention Dec. 5, 2016 This editorial outlines the importance of a national strategy for suicide prevention, how it […]

Our latest resource is an infoExchange editorial that outlines the importance of a national strategy for suicide prevention, how it could be implemented, and why a framework is not enough. This editorial is available now on our website or as a direct PDF download.

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: Pay it forward this holiday season – Airdrie City View Dec. 1, 2016 Although Christmastime is thought to be a “wonderful time of year” for many, this is not the […]

Thank you for your continuing support of our organization, whether that be through sharing our resources, donating, or simply educating yourself in suicide prevention through our free online resources or through our workshops. Today is #GivingTuesday. Please consider continuing your support; this can be done in a number of ways: Donating online Taking a workshop […]

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 becomes Movember topic as more middle-aged men die in ‘disturbing trend’ – CBC Nov. 20, 2016 This Movember focus is on men’s suicide – more middle-aged men die by 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: Featured: Investigation: Tortured Mind – Global Nov. 13, 2016 Centre for Suicide Prevention’s Karin Lavoie was interviewed as part of this piece on the failings of schools in Ontario to properly […]

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: After a suicide attempt, the risk of another try – New York Times Nov. 7, 2016 This article busts the myth that those who attempt suicide are not likely to attempt […]

Our latest resource is a toolkit about self-harm and suicide. This toolkit explains the differences and similarities between self-harm and suicidal behaviour. Self-harm is not suicide – but it can lead to suicide. This toolkit is available now on our website or as a direct PDF download.

We’re excited to announce a complete rebrand of Centre for Suicide Prevention! This includes a new website, logo, and newly designed materials. Why the rebrand? This year, we’re 35! We’ve been in the suicide prevention field for many years and we thought it was time for us to take a good, hard look at our mandate: […]

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: This hashtag is prompting men to get real about mental health and suicide – MashableAugust 28, 2016#ItsOkayToTalk is a Twitter and Instagram campaign that calls on men, through the […]

On July 27, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and Health Canada released the National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy (NISPS). This is a monumental event in the fight against suicide, and we applaud ITK and all those involved in developing this strategy! The Strategy aims to address suicide by: Creating social equity Promoting cultural continuity Focusing on […]

Hello Friends, We would love for you to join us Sept. 15 at the John Fluevog Shoes in Calgary, Alberta! Purchase any regularly priced Fluevog item and half of sales will be donated to the Centre for Suicide Prevention. WHENThursday, 15 September 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MST) WHEREJohn Fluevog – 207 8 Avenue Southwest, […]

The Legend Golf Tournament held by Full Circle Foundation for Wellness in Brooks, Alberta, took place July 16, and raised a total of $10,400.00 for mental health and suicide prevention initiatives! This money will go towards a safeTALK: suicide alertness workshop for the community of Brooks. Full Circle Foundation for Wellness is also generously donating […]

We are pleased to share with you the Centre for Suicide Prevention’s 2015-16 Annual Report. This year’s concept, 5 Ways We Transform Lives, focuses on recovery. We continue to create and unfold our potential as we accept the challenges that life offers. How we face these challenges will shape our future selves. May we all take […]

CSP was pleased to be interviewed for a podcast Arete HR about suicide prevention. Check out the podcast to learn about how many people consider suicide, why people consider suicide, and the other many complexities surrounding this issue. Robert Olson and Mara Grunau from the Centre for Suicide Prevention “In Alberta, more people die by […]

References for this infographic can be found in our Men and Suicide Toolkit Image Attributions Alban Champliau: https://thenounproject.com/search/?q=bike+riding&i=81628 Austin Condiff: https://thenounproject.com/search/?q=anger&i=70990 Austin Condiff: https://thenounproject.com/search/?similar=91433&i=70982 Luis Prado: https://thenounproject.com/search/?q=anger&i=67155 Luis Prado: https://thenounproject.com/search/?q=man+drinking&i=154888 Nicolas Vicent: https://thenounproject.com/search/?similar=197590&i=187637

This past month we were happy to present to representatives from all of the provincial constituency offices across Alberta! Along with our friends at CMHA Calgary, we talked about how to help a constituent who has a mental health concern. Active listening, empathy, and appropriate ‘next steps’ were highlighted.  Mara Grunau, Centre for Suicide Prevention and […]

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:  Indigenous suicide prevention top priority following convention – CBC May 28, 2016In last week’s national party convention, the Liberal Party voted to prioritize the issue of Indigenous suicide. They will […]