RESEARCH
Statistics – Depression and suicidal ideation among Canadians aged 15 to 24
According to the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey―Mental Health, 15 to 24 year-olds had the highest rates of mood and anxiety disorders of all age groups. About 7% of them were identified as having had depression in the past 12 months, compared with 5% of people aged 25 to 64 and 2% of those aged 65 or older.
Resources
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Hear more about life after a suicide attempt from suicide survivors
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What Suicide Notes Teach Us about Experiences with Mental Illness and Mental Health Care July...
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Nine things you can do to help
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Suicide worldwide in 2019 - Global Health Estimates
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Public Health Agency of Canada analysis of Statistics Canada Vital Statistics Death Database and Canadian Institute for Health Information Hospital Morbidity Database
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These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
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This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12
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A high-level overview of what to consider when using suicide risk assessment tools
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A summary of tools and supports to help cope with suicide loss
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This is a guide to preventing suicide in your community. The guide will walk you through creating a community suicide prevention plan.
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Sharing the Story of the Promoting Life Together Collaborative
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The four steps in Suicide Prevention and universal responsibilities of the community, healthcare, and government.
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CASP has put together a resource list of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion initiatives across...
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Printable pdf to promote suicide prevention and bereavement resources.
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Best practices for facilitating safe and effective suicide bereavement support groups.
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Free online course for physicians and nurses.
