Promoting life in headlines and households
MHCC champions a variety of suicide pre- and postvention resources.
Rooted in community
In 2018, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Burin Peninsula became the first of eight communities to sign on to the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC’s) Roots of Hope project — a community-led suicide prevention initiative that aims to prevent suicide with strategies adapted to the local context.
Movember reminds us to continue investing in men’s mental health
From Mental Health Commission of Canada Each November, the Movember campaign seeks to raise awareness and improve mental and physical health outcomes for men around
COVID-19 and Suicide: Potential Implications and Opportunities to Influence Trends in Canada – Policy Brief
Purpose The purpose of this brief is to share the evidence about the potential impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on suicide rates, including
Mental Health Commission of Canada urges perseverance on World Suicide Prevention Day
Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) wishes to remind everyone that we are not powerless in the era
Talking to someone in crisis during COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic is a source of anxiety for people across the country and your colleagues, friends or family may reach out to you
An opportunity like no other
A call for communities to join our Roots of Hope Early Adopters initiative.
Safer Conversations about suicide on social media
SAFER CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SUICIDE ON SOCIAL MEDIA – THE WAY WE TALK ONLINE ABOUT SUICIDE MATTERS BEFORE YOU POST: When sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences:
Considerations for Implementing a Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Number in Canada: Policy Brief
This policy brief outlines considerations for implementing a three-digit suicide prevention number in Canada. It reviews several relevant international contexts; specifically, the implementation of a
