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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.

Public health ignores mens suicide Public health ignores men’s suicide
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.

Public health ignores mens suicide Le suicide chez les hommes, un aspect ignoré par la santé publique
Par Shannon Sampert
Funding community-based programs can help reduce male suicide Funding community-based programs can help reduce male suicide
By John Oliffe

Art creates a space for men to open up about mental illness and suicide. The process of creation can be therapeutic, and the product facilitates dialogue so others who are similarly challenged can speak out or seek help.

Funding community-based programs can help reduce male suicide Funding community-based programs can help reduce male suicide
By Britney Dennison

People are more likely to engage and participate in outreach programs and projects for mental health that are held in alternative spaces — by getting away from the traditional clinic-based therapeutic settings.

Investir dans des projets collectifs pour réduire le suicide masculin
Par John Oliffe et Britney Dennison
Funding community-based programs can help reduce male suicide
By John Oliffe and Britney Dennison

Jason was in Grade 5 when he started having feelings for other boys. Because of those feelings he was called names, beaten up in school and even sexually assaulted. Since high school, Jason has been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. He has also survived a suicide attempt.

It’s time to invest in a comprehensive Child and Youth Mental Health Strategy at provincial and national levels
By Mariette Chartier and Marni Brownell

Mental illness is the most common illness experienced by children and teens in Canada.

Five ways we can reduce suicides in Canada Cinq propositions pour réduire le taux de suicide au Canada
Par Jitender Sareen et Cara Katz

En dépit des grands titres récents sur le sujet, les taux de suicide et de tentative de suicide n’ont pas beaucoup bougé au Canada depuis plusieurs dizaines d’années (11 sur 100 000). Ce qui a changé, c’est le taux de suicide chez les militaires, qui connaît une augmentation après être resté stable durant des décennies.


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