Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge says proceeds from Lionel Desmond’s life insurance policy should be awarded to his late mother’s estate because evidence suggests the former infantryman died before his mother did. Continue reading
A new research paper suggests that an alarming number of doctors are experiencing burnout and are dying by suicide, and not enough research is being conducted to delve into gender-based differences. Continue reading
Suicide rates among young people have risen over the last 10 years in the U.S., especially among young women. Continue reading
Violeta Mikaia is just days away from ending her life and wants to tell others who are suffering that medical assistance in dying is now legal. Continue reading
A family doctor in Ontario is trying to raise awareness of suicide among physicians after her own experience of depression brought on by burnout while she trained as a resident. Continue reading
‘The creators of the series intentionally portrayed the suicide of the main character. It was a very graphic depiction of the suicide death,’ which can trigger suicidal behaviour, Jeff Bridge said. Continue reading
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
The death of Amal Alshteiwi is raising serious concern among those who work with young newcomers who may be suffering from trauma. Continue reading
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
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