Suicide Rates
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Halifax construction sector working to improve mental health supports among workersA recent report finds that the rates of suicide in the construction industry are estimated to be three to four times higher than in the general population.HealthSep 21, 2022
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‘Crisis delayed’: experts say drop in N.S. suicides in 2020 doesn’t tell full story"I would caution ... to not jump to the conclusion that we've passed through our period of danger when it comes to COVID-19 and the risk of death by suicide."CanadaMay 20, 2021
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Federal, Sask. governments and FSIN commit to addressing suicide rates among First Nations youthThe provincial and federal government, along with First Nations leaders, signed a letter of commitment Thursday to support mental health amongst Indigenous youth.CanadaSep 25, 2020
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Hunger strike begins at Sask. legislature following 635-km suicide prevention trekTwo men from La Ronge were joined by dozens of supporters in Regina as they finished a 600 km walk to raise awareness about Saskatchewan suicide rates.CanadaAug 1, 2020
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Suicide kills one person every 40 seconds: WHOThe WHO urged governments to adopt suicide prevention plans to help people cope with stress and to reduce access to suicide means.LifestyleSep 10, 2019
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U.S. suicide rates climb, especially among young womenSuicide rates among young people have risen over the last 10 years in the U.S., especially among young women.HealthMay 22, 2019
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A tangible impact from climate change? An increase in suicide ratesIf global temperatures continue to rise at these rates, between now and 2050 there could be 9,000 to 40,000 additional suicides in the U.S. and Mexico alone, researchers say.CommentarySep 9, 2018
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Blue Monday not indicator of real depression: mental health expertsMental health experts say Blue Monday, a day typically labelled as the most depressing day of the year, is no indicator of real depression.FeaturesJan 17, 2017
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Sask. responds after report shows 1 in 5 teens have considered suicide in the last yearAccording to a new report by Kids Help Phone one in five Canadian teenagers seriously considered suicide in the past year and girls are twice likely.HealthSep 8, 2016
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