Tag Archives: male suicide

We need to talk about male suicide

May 9, 2017

Political scientist Shannon Sampert says not enough is being done to help the group of Canadians who are most likely to die by suicide — men, especially those who are middle-aged.

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By Shannon Sampert

Funding community-based programs can reduce male suicide

April 19, 2017

The suicide rate for men in Canada is three to four times higher than women.

This rate increases even more in certain subgroups such as gay men, indigenous men or veterans.