A virtual training was held on February 18th 2021 for media professionals in Edmonton. The session was designed by journalists for journalists, on the challenges of reporting on mental health and suicide.
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Perpetuating misconceptions about suicide can be harmful to those who are at risk of dying by suicide by reinforcing stigma and preventing help seeking behaviour.
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As we enter the last month of 2020, we have an opportunity to reflect back on the past year’s activities, lessons, and important moments. No one could have planned for the 2020 that we all experienced, but despite a global pandemic impacting our lives in every way, Living Hope made some great strides forward with many pieces of work.
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The pharmacy is one of many points at which we can intervene with a person thinking about suicide, as medications are a common means of suicide attempts in Alberta.
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Through identification of the 2SLGBTQ+ community having heightened risk of experiencing suicide and subsequent partnership with 2SLGBTQ+ serving organizations Living Hope agreed to prioritize the development of tangible suicide prevention supports for this community.
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Though 2020 was a challenging year for Living Hope to sponsor suicide prevention training, a spirit of adaptation and new offerings meant that training opportunities continued.
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Togetherall, an anonymous, professionally moderated, mental health support community is now available to all Albertans aged 16+.
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Imagine Institute is proud to be partnering with Living Hope to provide Edmontonians with tools and strategies they can use in their personal and professional life to make a difference, and save a life.
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On November 13th the 9th Annual Evening To Remember event took place. Gathering virtually, attendees remembered and honored memories of those who have been lost to suicide.
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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is: Working Together to Prevent Suicide. This message marks the importance of communities everywhere coming together to recognize the impact of suicide and to strive to prevent it.
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Why it is important to challenge the commonly-accepted belief that males struggle on their own with mental health issues because they are “naturally” unwilling and unable to ask for help.
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Men die by suicide 3 times more often than women. Centre for Suicide Prevention is excited to announce the launch of Buddy Up, a suicide prevention campaign for men by men.
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Edmonton is ending poverty. Not that it’ll be easy. But it will be worth it. Especially when you consider poverty and mental health together. The best part? You can help.
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In response to COVID-19, 11 of Us refreshed messaging to encourage and remind Edmontonians to check in on one another, especially in times of increased uncertainty and stress.
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In just one hour online, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.
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Only a couple months before the 6th annual Breaking the Silence–a free 5km walk and run with a focus on mental health–COVID-19 changed everyone's plans. Determined to provide the community with mental health resources and an opportunity to connect, the Breaking the Silence team took the event online.
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2019 was a big year for Living Hope. We hope to build off that momentum and continue to make great strides forward in 2020. Some significant actions that we have set our sights on for 2020 include, but are not limited to, a campaign extension for 11 of Us, hosting and sponsoring events, escalating training opportunities, including a suite of online training, and furthering our effort to share research and data surrounding suicide prevention.
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COVID-19 has been front and center in our minds and our communities for months now. As we continue to learn how to live in this new reality of ours, we would like to bring attention to examples of strength that highlight the importance of staying connected and practicing compassion.
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In Edmonton, and across the western world men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. As the reasons for this are complex, it is imperative that the challenges men experience underlying such risk become better understood.This forum represents one such way Edmonton Service Providers can come together to create greater awareness and understanding.
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Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) is a provincial education centre, a centre of excellence based in Calgary. For nearly 40 years, CSP has been equipping Canadians with the information, knowledge and skills necessary to respond to people at risk of suicide.
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