Suicide prevention

This day is a chance for everyone to join in promoting awareness about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family and friends, schools, organizations, and community members.

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.

Mental illness can be defined as a condition that is characterized by alterations in mood, thinking, and/or behaviour, and associated with symptoms of significant distress and decreased functioning. There are a wide variety of mental illnesses, ranging from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, problem gambling, and substance use disorders.