Free Event for Patients and Families // Men’s Suicide Prevention: The Buddy Up Campaign
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Event type: Single day (a day or less)
Men’s Suicide Prevention: The Buddy Up Campaign
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
12 - 1PM
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About this event
In North America, men have a suicide rate three times higher than women. We have socialized men to be strong, stoic and self-reliant; showing emotion is a sign of weakness, as is asking for help. Men are dying in alarming numbers, all around us, alone. How can we change this reality? Everyone has a role in preventing suicide. Buddy Up is a campaign promoting authentic conversations and teaching how to support a buddy if they're struggling with thoughts about suicide. Join us for this session with the Centre for Suicide Prevention as we learn more about the issue of suicide and how to look out for your buddy.
About the presenter
Akash Asif (he/him) holds Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Public Policy degrees from the University of Calgary. In 2019, Akash joined the Centre for Suicide Prevention. As Strategy & Operations Director, Akash helps identify and engage new and current audiences in the organization’s mission to reduce stigma and increase awareness of suicide prevention training and education. In addition, Akash leads the Centre’s Buddy Up campaign, which is focused on men and suicide prevention.