If you or someone you know needs support, go to talksuicide.ca for local supports.
With all life's stressors and the weight of the pandemic, it's important to be mindful of suicidal risk factors and its prevalence in our older adult population.
Take a browse at these resources!
- Suicideinfo.ca is a fabulous resource for various populations, regions and demographics. Their resource page is filled with unique strategies, community action plans, statistics, and articles. You can also sign-up for 11 different workshops to further challenge your learning and arm yourself with tools and tips.
- The Mental Health Commission of Canada has done a comprehensive fact sheet about Older Adults and Suicide also! Check it out here