Suicide
Calgary Board of Education speaks after 9-year-old Syrian girl dies by suicide
The CBE’s chief superintendent said repeatedly on Monday that he couldn’t speak to specifics about Amal Alshteiwi’s death to protect the family’s privacy. Continue reading
Death of 9-year-old Syrian girl raises alarm bells among mental health advocates
The death of Amal Alshteiwi is raising serious concern among those who work with young newcomers who may be suffering from trauma. Continue reading
‘I feel like they just don’t care’: The people waiting for mental health support in Atlantic Canada
Those suffering with mental illness have told Global News of year-long waitlists and being discharged from hospital even as they begged for help. Continue reading
Mood disorders, suicidal thoughts more prevalent in Waterloo area: report
A new report has found that rates of emergency room visits and hospitalization due to suicide and self-harm are “significantly higher'” in Waterloo Region than in Ontario as a whole. Continue reading
Staff stretched thin as report says half of UNB students in counselling deal with suicidal thoughts
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The University of New Brunswick’s director of counselling would like to see an increase in mental health services to allow for the department to retain and hire new psychologists. Continue reading
U of T students raise concerns about mental health resources at school after suicide
A student death in the computer science building at the University of Toronto over the weekend prompted students to launch a protest and speak out online in a bid to draw attention to what they describe as a crisis. Continue reading
Vernon branch of CMHA to host suicide grief support sessions
The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will be hosting free, suicide grief support group sessions for eight weeks, starting March 20. Continue reading
N.S. Opposition calls on province to fix ‘failing’ mental health system
If elected, Lohr said the PCs would create a separate provincial department for addictions and mental health. Continue reading
Mandatory suicide prevention education at WHL: ‘They want the kids to win, but they also want the kids to be OK’
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The Western Hockey League is actively educating all of its young players on suicide prevention. Continue reading
Facebook’s suicide prevention tool sparks concern
A Harvard Medical School researcher is criticizing Facebook’s new suicide prevention program, saying it amounts to using users for medical research without their consent. Continue reading