Alexia Marsillo, Director
As a communications advisor and freelance writer, Alexia Marsillo is skilled in journalism, communications, and media relations. Her professional experience and her lived experience with suicide loss has led to her devotion for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and life promotion. She is particularly interested in raising awareness about the way in which we talk about suicide and portray it in the media, as well as the importance of an intersectional approach to mental health education.
Alexia is based in Montréal, Québec and is bilingual in English and French. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has work experience as a reporter, freelance writer, and communications specialist. She also has volunteer experience in mental health and anti-racism initiatives.
Resources
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Printable pdf to promote suicide prevention and bereavement resources.
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Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
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A summary of tools and supports to help cope with suicide loss
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CASP has put together a resource list of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion initiatives across...
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These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
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Tools. strategies, and resources to help cope with thoughts of suicide
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Nine things you can do to help
As a communications advisor and freelance writer, Alexia Marsillo is skilled in journalism, communications, and media relations. Her professional experience and her lived experience with suicide loss has led to her devotion for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and life promotion. She is particularly interested in raising awareness about the way in which we talk about suicide and portray it in the media, as well as the importance of an intersectional approach to mental health education.
Alexia is based in Montréal, Québec and is bilingual in English and French. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has work experience as a reporter, freelance writer, and communications specialist. She also has volunteer experience in mental health and anti-racism initiatives.
Resources
Suicide Prevention Flyer and Tear Sheet
Printable pdf to promote suicide prevention and bereavement resources.
Vocabulary – How to Talk about Suicide
Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Loss
A summary of tools and supports to help cope with suicide loss
Suicide Prevention & Life Promotion Initiatives
CASP has put together a resource list of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion initiatives across...
Guidelines for Sharing Experiences with Suicide
These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Attempt
Tools. strategies, and resources to help cope with thoughts of suicide
You Can Help With Suicide Prevention
Nine things you can do to help
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