If you are in distress, please contact your nearest distress centre. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department
Suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in Canada. It’s a serious public health problem with lasting, harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities.
Evidence has indicated that one of the most common risk factors for suicide is a diagnosis of a mental health problem or illness. Fortunately, programs and strategies are available that can make a difference.
As part of our ongoing commitment to life promotion and suicide prevention, we have created a range of evidence-based resources.
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Roots of Hope |
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Using the hashtag #sharehope allows Canadians to share messages of hope and resilience via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Tumblr. Not on social media? Click to add a post directly to our #sharehope wall. |
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Learning Modules Suicide: Facing the Difficult Topic Together |
Toolkits Suicide Prevention Toolkits Suicide Risk Assessment Toolkit: A Resource for Healthcare Workers and Organizations
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Webinars A repository of webinars on suicide prevention, life promotion, intervention, and the community response to suicide (postvention). |
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Fact sheets Information on suicide and bullying, injury prevention, trauma-informed care, older adults, sexual minorities, transgender people and COVID-19. Developed through an MHCC partnership with the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP). |
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Research Research on Suicide and its Prevention: What the Current Evidence Reveals and Topics for Future Research
The Crossroads of Opioid Use and Suicide: Let’s Meet People Where They Need Us
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The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is committed to promoting mental health and wellness and preventing suicide in Canada and has made work in this area a top priority. Click on the links below for more information.