Suicide prevention News

Op-Ed: Suicide — Killing the teens & young people in America

Teen and youth suicide is rising at an alarming rate while parents, schools officials, and experts are scrambling to learn why.

In the Media by Christopher Wager

Teacher in France suspended over 'suicide letter assignment'

In France, an unnamed male teacher was given a job suspension due to angry parents because of an assignment he gave students on suicide.

In the Media by Can Tran - 2 comments

Kids Help Phone gives kids a caring voice 24/7 Special

There's an epidemic that is killing Canadians, with our youth at highest risk, that is completely preventable. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Canadians 15-24 year olds.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Media call to action for World Suicide Prevention on September 10

Journalists, reporters, bloggers, and webmasters can immediately have a positive impact on the worldwide issue of suicide with today being World Suicide Prevention Day.

In the Media by Suzi Gravenstuk

TTC approves $690 million subway suicide-prevention plan

Toronto - The Toronto Transit Commission has approved its plan to build subway suicide barriers, which is aimed at stopping suicides at subway stations. However, the cost will be $690 million.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Suicide prevention groups condemn recent episode of 'The Office'

The comedy, a huge hit for NBC, recently came under fire from suicide prevention advocates regarding some of its antics from the special Halloween episode.

In the Media by Alisa Driscoll - 1 comment

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