This coming Saturday, Sept. 10 is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. September is also #RecoveryMonth. In collaboration with @CMHA_NTL, we've released an article about substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention. buff.ly/3RiEiWv

Kids who have recently experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a parent, close friend, or pet, may be struggling with their mental health. buff.ly/2YR6AhS

Risk taking, spontaneous behaviour that is out of the ordinary, like drinking more alcohol than usual or wanting to run away from home can be signs a young person may be thinking about suicide. buff.ly/36SQCu2

Teachers can help students through a suicide loss by sharing memories of the person who died - this will give others permission to talk about their thoughts and feelings. buff.ly/2EkEnT6

Women who work in male-dominated fields may experience stressors that can affect their mental health and may increase their risk for suicide. buff.ly/2DbPqNO #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

Having one’s name and pronouns used and accepted reduces the risk of suicide for trans people. Using a person’s name and pronouns is something we can all do to support trans people. buff.ly/2MhQOVq

Young people self-harm significantly more often than adults, and self-harm can sometimes be associated with increase suicide risk. It’s important that people who self-harm are asked about suicidal thoughts. buff.ly/2IihRxt

Normalizing dialogue about suicide is key to stigma reduction. Public awareness campaigns promote suicide awareness by driving the larger conversation. buff.ly/2UZ7V77

One study found that 90% of people who were stopped in the act of carrying out their plan to die by suicide never attempted again. buff.ly/2UVUPaD

How can you talk to someone considering suicide? Create a safe space through open, non-judgmental conversation and gentle questioning so people feel comfortable sharing and expressing emotions. buff.ly/2UVUPaD

Certain factors or circumstances can guard a child against thinking about suicide and increase their resiliency. buff.ly/2YR6AhS

When a suicide occurs in the workplace people in leadership roles need to respond appropriately. buff.ly/2DbPqNO

The #BuddyUp campaign encourages authentic conversations between buddies and support for when they’re struggling. This is one way men’s suicide can be prevented. All donations made this #GivingTuesdayCA will go to support Buddy Up. buff.ly/2IK8WoR

Older men have a heightened risk of suicide and warning signs can be tough to detect in older guys. Take Jim, for example. He stopped playing cards with friends and he’s losing patience. If you have a friend like Jim, #buddyup and offer your support. buddyup.ca

Today is International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss. Suicide grief is unique. It can be an intense and complicated experience, and people often need support to cope with grief following a suicide. buff.ly/3nUbg1N #IDPISL #SurvivorDay