Did you know:

World Suicide Prevention Day is Friday, September 10^th, 2021

According to the Government of Canada’s website (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention/suicide-canada.html):

• Every day on average more than 10 Canadians die by suicide
• For every person lost to suicide, many more experience thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts
• For every death by suicide, at least 7 to 10 survivors are significantly affected by the loss

These Canadian groups have higher rates of suicide:

• Men and boys
• People serving federal sentences
• Survivors of suicide loss and survivors of a suicide attempt
• Youth – 15 to 24 years old, which is the second leading cause of death for youth
• Some First Nation and Métis communities, especially among youth
• All Inuit regions in Canada
• Women have higher rates of self-harm, and that can be a risk factor for suicide
• Thoughts of suicide and suicide-related behaviors are more frequent among LGBTQ youth in comparison to their non-LGBTQ peers.

Some famous people who died by suicide include comedian and actor Robin Williams, fashion icon Kate Spade, and chef and writer Anthony Bourdain.