Centre for Suicide Prevention
105 12 Ave S.E T2G 1A1 Calgary, AB, Canada

If you are worried about a colleague, take some time to talk and most importantly, to listen to them. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/re/workplace-suicide-prevention/

Our research roundup from January includes an Australian study that looks at the potential role suicide clusters may have on rates of suicide for at-risk occupational groups. https://buff.ly/3q0evEM

"(Police have) been under tremendous scrutiny by the public... Officers are suffering from this. There’s a feeling of a huge lack of support, not only from the public but from administrations," John Violanti, research professor University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions. https://www.washingtonpost.com//94804ee2-665c-11eb-886d-52?

Our latest research roundup includes a review of studies analyzing the impact of a patient suicide on mental health practitioners. https://buff.ly/3q0evEM

Our latest research roundup includes a review of the impact of infectious disease-related public health emergencies on suicide and suicidal behaviour. https://buff.ly/3q0evEM

MTV recently aired a documentary featuring young people who have considered suicide. Hopefully, kids and people out there who watch will listen to my story. Hopefully, they see that I overcame so many obstacles and they can, too," said Hannah, who appeared on the documentary, via The Tri-City News. https://buff.ly/37hmk1y

*Method and content warning* In my experience, [suicide in children] has increasingly been a reality that I’ve had to contend with, says Sheila Harms, associate chair of McMaster University’s department of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences. https://broadview.org/kids-in-crisis/

This article explores the suicide rates of different groups, for example, white Americans have consistently higher suicide rates (in 2017, 19 per 100,000) than Asian-Americans (7.1), Black Americans (6.6), and Hispanics (7.1), via The New York Times. https://buff.ly/3hCoXyW

People thinking about suicide may lose interest in all kinds of things, including themselves and their personal hygiene. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/r/talk-to-someone-about-suicide/

Anyone can have thoughts of suicide and anyone can help someone at risk of suicide. Learn how. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/anyone-can-help/

Suicides in Japan have increased during the pandemic, and the number of suicides for women has increased most significantly. Suicide prevention experts say that women’s mental health may be more affected in general by the pandemic, via The Japan Times. https://buff.ly/3pIRfdP

Wisdom2Action is working with the Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada to explore gaps in youth suicide prevention research and knowledge mobilization in Canada. Take their survey to share your perspective: https://buff.ly/2WkXl7J

Learn more about the workplace and suicide prevention at our presentation Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division's virtual Working Stronger conference, Mar. 9-10, 2021. Save 20% on registration if you sign up by Jan. 15! https://buff.ly/34fV2r4

This holiday season, we wish you hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose amidst these unprecedented times, from all of us at Centre for Suicide Prevention. Learn more about hope, belonging, meaning and purpose in the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum: https://buff.ly/3nzVXda.

People who have been impacted by suicide may find growth and strength in sharing their story they can be passionate advocates for suicide prevention. https://www.suicideinfo.ca//guidelines-for-sharing-experie #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

Little Rock Printing is generously donating the proceeds of the sales of these playing cards, designed by Tays Art, to Centre for Suicide Prevention! https://theallinprinter.com/prod/custom-playing-card-decks/

While we’re all very interested to know what’s happening [to the suicide rate] with the pandemic, I think it’s early. I think one should be hesitant in looking at early numbers, because they do tend to be small," said David Gratzer, psychiatrist at CAMH. https://buff.ly/39TDdkY

Female adolescents are among the most represented demographic considering self-Injury. A study included in last month's research roundup looks at an assessment of female patients before and after their self-injury to help shed light on this phenomenon. https://buff.ly/32tOUKz

All the latest suicide prevention news, delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up today to receive our weekly news roundup; the next email will cover Dec 21 - Jan 4 after a break for the holidays. http://www.csprev.ca/news

Today is #TransDayofRemembrance

Follow safe messaging guidelines when talking publicly about an experience with suicide, whether an attempt or a loss. Avoid detailed descriptions, blaming statements, and always speak to the complexity of suicide. https://buff.ly/36O22Mb #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

Many of us spend 60% of our waking hours at work workplaces have a vital role in preventing suicide. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/re/workplace-suicide-prevention/

Bullying may lead to loneliness and isolation, as well as trauma, both of which are precursors to thoughts of suicide. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/bullying-and-suicide/

"Because skateboarding has had such a positive impact on our own lives in different ways, we just wanted to see Indigenous youth potentially access that same opportunity," said Stuart Young, executive director of Cousins Skateboard Community. https://www.cbc.ca//indigenous-skateboarders-want-to-ramp-

Our purpose is to educate people with the knowledge and skills to respond to people at risk of suicide. Learn more about how we educated this past year in our 2019-20 Annual Report. http://www.suicideinfo.ca/annual-report-2019-2020 #suicideprevention

Yesterday we wrapped up the 3rd annual Run for Life! This year's event was virtual, and it was our biggest yet - with 367 participants and 40 teams, we raised more than $50,000 for suicide prevention. Thank you to everyone who participated! http://www.suicideinfo.ca/runforlife2020 #RunforLifeAB

Most self harming begins in adolescence, and females tend to self-harm more often than males. https://buff.ly/2IihRxt

You can help youth who are being bullied by building their self-esteem and encouraging communication. https://buff.ly/2Kh8DWP #bullyingawarenessweek

Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region is hosting Survivors of Suicide Loss Day virtually this year. This is a one day event for people who have lost someone to suicide to come together for a day of support, healing, information, connection and hope in a supportive environment for those left behind. http://ow.ly/Ncbx50BGKdq

In their series of resources, PLEO Parents' Lifeline - Soutien aux Parents gives tips to parents on how to communicate with a young person who is thinking about suicide. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resources-for-parents-of-youth-/ When things are calm is a good time to talk (to a young person) about how can we talk in crisis," says Mara Grunau, executive director of the Centre for Suicide Prevention. "You can establish some (communication) guidelines when you’re calm, agree to them together and document them. That can help take us through difficult times.

Last month's research roundup includes a lengthy Canadian piece positing the view that suicide needs to be studied from wider and broader perspectives than the traditional medical-model most commonly used. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/research-roundup-september-2020/

American suicide rates are increasing and physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession in the US. Self-care may be difficult for physicians, especially during the pandemic, which is generally contributing to a growth of isolation, economic stress, and decreased community support. https://www.washingtonpost.com//doctor-suicide-coronaviru/

Caring conversations can refute deep-seated feelings of disconnection and provide a lasting anchor for a person at-risk of suicide by proving that they are not alone and others do care if they live or die. https://www.suicideinfo.ca//caring-conversation-suicide-pr

Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region is hosting a virtual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a day of connection and healing, on Saturday, November 21. https://buff.ly/316Jgh4

This week's news roundup has stories about how suicide can be prevented in youth and physicians, and how we can safely discuss suicide online. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/weekly-news-roundup-october-5-1/

Most suicide prevention interventions along the sexual minority landscape are adolescent-focused. Our latest research roundup includes a Canadian study determining the need for tailored suicide prevention for sexual minority adults. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/research-roundup-septembe2020/

September's Research Roundup includes a study of the gifted student in the context of Gen Z and their relationship with depression and suicide. Intervention strategies for school psychologists are offered. https://buff.ly/2I4hsDi

The intervention of just one person can be enough to snap someone acutely at-risk of suicide out of their constricted time and space mindset and out of their stasis of acute crisis. https://www.suicideinfo.ca//caring-conversation-suicide-pr

Friends and caregivers can support a person who is having thoughts of suicide by listening to them, going to visit them, making sure to check in often, asking what specifically they can do to help. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/safety-plans/

Self-harm is not the same as suicide, but self-harming can escalate to suicide when it stops offsetting feelings caused by stress and trauma. https://buff.ly/2IihRxt

Risk factors like childhood trauma and a lack of strong family attachment may cause someone to adopt self-harm as a coping behaviour to satisfy unmet needs. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/self-harm-and-suicide/

A new study has found that there is a correlation between suicide and social ‘sameness.’ Social sameness is defined as living in communities with other individuals who share common social characteristics, such as employment and marital status, ethnicity, or place of birth. https://www.futurity.org/suicide-social-sameness-2450212-2/

Our offices are closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13.

Our offices will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving; we'll reopen Tuesday, October 13.

Our September Research Roundup included a paper looking at the utility of universal, selected, and indicated suicide prevention strategies to mitigate the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic from one of the leading suicidologists in Europe. https://buff.ly/3loqxFt

PLEO Parents' Lifeline - Soutien aux Parents developed resources for parents of youth who are thinking about suicide. In 'Supporting Parents of Suicidal Youth: Signs and Awareness,' Centre for Suicide Prevention's Mara Grunau says, "We need to take all threats of suicide seriously... these are red flags. You may need to probe a bit, 'Sometimes, when people say things like that, they're thinking about suicide. Are you thinking about suicide?' Ask the question directly."

This year, for the first time, we reported on the impact our resource materials had on readers. After reading our resource toolkits, 96% of people said they were more likely to reach out to someone they were worried about. https://buff.ly/2R8jFyT

Last month's research roundup includes a review of scholarly literature examining the field of social work education in mental health, addictions, and suicide. Best practices in social work education pertaining to these areas are discussed. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/research-roundup-septembe2020/

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Child and Youth Advocate has released a report examining the suicide death of an 18-year-old who was living in a group home at the time of their death, the 10th place they lived while in care of the province via CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca//youth-suicide-advocate-report-1.5757078

Centre for Suicide Prevention's Robert Olson presented to veterinary professionals across Canada on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, about why safe-messaging about suicide is important, and the efficacy of gatekeeper training. The webinar was hosted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Merck Animal Health. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/webinar-for-veterinary-professi/

People and places that can be used as a distraction from thoughts of suicide are part of an individual suicide safety plan. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/safety-plans/

Canada is one of the few industrialized countries in the world without a national suicide prevention strategy https://www.suicideinfo.ca/?p=48426

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How are self-harm and suicide related? Self-harm is not the same as suicide, but self-harming can escalate to suicide when it stops offsetting feelings caused by stress and trauma. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/self-harm-and-suicide/

Our resource, You can help someone who is thinking about suicide, is now available in English, French, and Spanish. https://buff.ly/2wkxyjc #MIAW2020

We were pleased to moderate a number of sessions for the CMHA's Mental Health for All Virtual Conference on October 20, 2020!

Learn about what a safety plan is, when it is written, and why it works in our latest resource toolkit, available for free on our website. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/safety-plans/

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay and World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting a live event.

The broader view of our lives provided to us by our reasons for living can give us perspective when dealing with hardship; they remind us that no matter what else is going on, I matter. https://buff.ly/2KQ7Utv

People who have experienced suicidal thoughts can determine coping strategies for these thoughts by asking themselves: What helps take my mind away from thoughts of suicide? https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/safety-plans/

If you notice that someone in your life is self-harming, have a conversation with them. Ask how they’re feeling, and be supportive without reinforcing the behaviour. Acknowledge their pain, then, encourage them to seek professional help. https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/self-harm-and-suicide/

This month's research roundup includes studies about the process of suicidal ideation, suicide in the homeless population, as well as the identification of people thinking about suicide through social media posts. https://buff.ly/2I4hsDi