The act of suicide can be related to complex stressors, substance use, and health issues that may lead an individual to experience hopelessness and despair, or to act impulsively (CAMH, 2022). Suicide can be prevented.
The changing nature of the workplace setting, along with the new realities of the workplace environment, can create additional uncertainty, stress, and fear, which all increase the risk for employees to experience challenges with their mental health – a significant risk factor for suicidal ideation and suicide.
Reaching out for support has many benefits, such as helping to reduce feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with a mental health professional can help to reduce stress and bring relief, provide opportunities to work through problems and identify solutions, and increase overall feelings of hope, connectedness, and empowerment.
Now, more than ever, it is important to build community-wide strategies that foster and support mental health promotion and suicide prevention awareness, education, and intervention.