suicide ideation and suicide

Recently, the BASIS reviewed a study looking at the association of youth suicidality and alcohol use based on sexual orientation.

Who comes to mind when you think about leadership?

Do you fall into the common trap of believing that only certain people are qualified to lead? We believe that everyone can be a leader—students, CEOs, parents—anyone who strives to live in a way that models making healthy and positive choices. Leaders can play different roles. Sometimes you are more hands-on, sometimes you may be the conduit to help the person get to the resource.

• Understanding the burden of suicide
• The epidemiology of suicide
• Appreciating the benefit

Leading the way in mental health training and education

The impact of physical distancing guidelines on people at risk for suicide is unknown but concerning. Enforced isolation may increase risk of suicide, and many coping strategies in standard suicide safety plans could increase risk of COVID-19 infection or violate public health orders. In an article published recently, researchers present a number of recommendations for modifying standard suicide safety plans in response to COVID-19.

With Reza Toghrol, Registered Occupational Therapist and Primary Counsellor at Bellwood Health Services

And Amanda Meier, Registered Social Worker, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

This new policy brief explores the potential impact of COVID-19 on mental health and suicide rates, provides insight into which potential risk and protective factors to monitor, and highlights the existing opportunities to influence these trends.

Direct Registration Link: https://is.gd/TERDecemberLA1

Join this free virtual conference, hosted by the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at CAMH and the SickKids Centre for Brain & Mental Health.

See the full details and register: http://www.cvent.com/events/co...32e2767d5d82a27.aspx

Speakers

Join a free Facebook live event for parents and family members, featuring a panel discussion among youth, family members and CAMH clinician scientists.

The event will include an hourlong panel discussion, followed by 30-minute Q&A session to answer questions. Hosted by the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at CAMH.

This is a Facebook live event - anyone with Internet access can view and join; you don't need a Facebook account.

Despite alcohol use being linked to as many as one thirds of deaths by suicide, the topics of alcohol use and suicide are not often discussed together. We invite you to learn more about these topics through a webinar presentation from Dr. Norman Giesbrecht, Dr. Heather Orpana, Dr. Sarah Konefal, Dr. Robert Gabrys, and Dr. Samantha King.

Hope by CAMH is a free smartphone app that provides suicide prevention information, tools and crisis resources to support and guide individuals when they are experiencing thoughts of suicide.

One of the key features of this app is the ability for individuals to create a personalized suicide safety plan, which can be done in consultation with their healthcare professional, loved one, or someone who they have a trusting relationship with.

Every year suicide claims the lives of 800,000 people worldwide -- 4,000 of whom are in Canada. Though this is a difficult topic for many, there is work we can do to change this.  

For instance, today CAMH launched a new campaign: Not suicide. Not today. Check out the campaign video here. 

Join the Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Research Hub for their first series of presentations by Alberta recipients of CIHR’s Knowledge Synthesis Grant on COVID-19 in Mental Health and Substance Use. Learn about the latest evidence base regarding mental health and substance use issues affected by COVID-19.

This event features:

Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens, University of Calgary
School-Based Suicide Risk Assessment Using eHealth: A Scoping Review

The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS.net and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it.

Don't miss out! Registration will close on Friday for the following events:

Working with Violent, Suicidal and Self-Destructive Adolescents: A collaborative strengths-based approach

March 9 and 10, 2020
Facilitator: Matthew D. Selekman, MSW., LCSW., CRADC
This training is suitable for: Social workers and educators.

Concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury, has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicide in adults. Now new research suggests high school students with a history of sports-related concussions might be at an increased risk for suicide completion.

In 2018, Ontario enacted Rowan's Law (Concussion Safety). It is now mandatory for sports organizations to:

We would like to invite staff from your agency to attend a free half day seminar on:

SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT

At:          Community Outreach Services, Toronto East Health Network

(formerly Toronto East General Hospital)

671 Danforth (east of Pape)

On:         Tuesday October 29 2019  9:15am – 12:00 noon.

Or

safeTALK is suicide alertness training for the whole community!

Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided, leaving people more alone and at greater risk.

safeTALK is a 3.5 hour training that empowers everyone (15 years of age and older) to make a difference by providing in-depth skills to recognize and respond to signs of suicide. In this workshop you will learn how to prevent suicide by engaging with someone at risk and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.