Suicide Prevention

• Vancouver council votes to delay decision on Granville Bridge suicide barriers

  There have been 21 suicide incidents on the Granville Street Bridge since 2019, including six fatalities.

  Health

  Jul 24
  
• Stigma, cyberbullying and hope centre stage as B.C. hosts suicide prevention conference

  The city is playing host to the 34th annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, and one of the event's primary goals is to break down the stigma around a taboo topic.

  Politics

  May 29
  
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• Saskatchewan launches suicide loss support program

  Free, rapid access counselling is now available for those dealing with the loss of friends or family who have died by suicide.

  Canada

  Feb 28
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• Harmony for Healing in Peterborough raises awareness, funds for suicide prevention

  Phillip Jolicoeur created the concert in memory of his mother, who died by suicide in 2022. Funds raised will support the CMHA's Assertive Outreach Suicide Program.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Fergus resident recognized for efforts in suicide prevention

  Lynn Brandwood was the recipient of the 2023 Neil Dunsmore Power of One award by Here4Hope

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
• Sask. recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day by highlighting resources available

  The province is recognizing Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day by informing residents of the resources available to those in need.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
• International Overdose Awareness Day shows reality of Saskatchewan drug use

  In 2022, the province had 337 confirmed overdose deaths according to the coroner’s office.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Suicide prevention: Coroner says family, friends should be involved in mental health care

  The coroner says that consent forms used in the health-care system should be changed to ask people whether they agree to have their medical information shared with loved ones.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2023
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• Mental health stigma for Indigenous men, boys continues: Métis Nation-Saskatchewan

  The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan said more resources are needed to target Indigenous men and boys when it comes to suicide prevention strategies.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2023
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• Target suicide prevention strategies towards men, Indigenous people: Senate report

  A new Senate report says Canada can make strides in suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards groups facing the highest suicide rates.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023