Youth Suicide
Many youth suicide attempts involve over-the-counter painkillers: study
Substances like ibuprofen and Aspirin were implicated in many suicide attempts, researchers found. Continue reading
Advocates call for national youth suicide strategy: ‘Our children will continue to die’
Between 2013 and 2017, at least 1,174 youth between eight and 19 years old died by suicide. Continue reading
U.S. suicide rates climb, especially among young women
Suicide rates among young people have risen over the last 10 years in the U.S., especially among young women. Continue reading
Sask. children’s advocate urges policy makers to listen to kids on mental health issues
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth is calling on decision-makers to listen to kids, saying it is the best way to address mental health challenges in the province. Continue reading
‘I don’t want Kye’s death to be in vain’: Mother pushing for improved mental health supports
By David Baxter Reporter
More than 200 people walked through Regina in memory of Kye Ball, calling for improved access to mental health supports. Continue reading
Sask. government promises support for North Battleford youth suicides
By David Baxter Reporter
Local school divisions are calling on the province to send more support to help young people and their mental health needs after five youth suicides in North Battleford. Continue reading
Outpouring of support for Saskatchewan photography club after Global News story
Overwhelming support from Global News viewers over the past few months has helped the Pinehouse Photography Club grow beyond belief. Continue reading
2 Fond-du-Lac teens take own lives as community recovers from plane crash
The two teen suicides in Fond du Lac came as the community recovers from a December plane crash that led to the death of a 19-year-old man. Continue reading
Alberta report shows Indigenous youth at greater risk of death and injury
A new report looking into the serious injuries and deaths of young people while in Alberta’s child intervention system has found a disproportionate percentage were Indigenous. Continue reading
IWK ‘first contact’ for consults on Cape Breton children needing psychiatrist
Cape Breton emergency doctors treating children and youth with mental illnesses will soon routinely make experts at Halifax’s IWK children’s hospital their first contact. Continue reading