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Check out the latest news and information related to suicide prevention in Canada
June 5, 2020
As COVID-19 stress builds, study warns of potential spike in suicides
A new study out of the University of Toronto suggests that the economic upheaval surrounding COVID-19 could result in a spike of as many as 2,114 deaths by suicide above the Canadian average by the end of 2021.
May 21, 2020
Video: Dealing with depression during the pandemic
ABC News’ Will Carr takes a look at the mental health toll and ways to alleviate depression and prevent suicide.
April 27, 2020
Crisis lines face volunteer, cash crunch even as COVID-19 drives surge in calls
Despite a surge in demand due to COVID-19, many distress centres across Canada are dangerously close to folding thanks to major declines in both volunteers and revenue.
April 27, 2020
Crisis lines face volunteer, cash crunch even as COVID-19 drives surge in calls
Despite a surge in demand due to COVID-19, many distress centres across Canada are dangerously close to folding thanks to major declines in both volunteers and revenue.Stephanie MacK…
April 27, 2020
Crisis centres at risk of shuttering as more Canadians report worsening mental health
As a huge number of Canadians report a worsening of their mental health due to the pandemic, call centres helping them are dangerously close to folding.
April 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Canada’s crisis lines see surge in demand amid volunteer, cash crunch
Despite a surge in demand due to COVID-19, many distress centres across Canada are dangerously close to folding thanks to major declines in both volunteers and revenue.
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