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A suicide attempt is meaningful and significant  PDF
Discusses the significance of suicide threats. Lists ways to help a friend or family member after a suicide attempt. Includes a brief reference list of relevant resources. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Centre for Suicide Prevention
From: SIEC alert
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention 
Provides information and resources to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour. Facilitates broad-based information sharing on intervention and research, advocates for policy development at the federal and provincial levels, and promotes the development of excellence in research and service.
Source: Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)
Canadian suicide-related research: a snapshot of the last 20 years  PDF
Summarizes the research articles published on the topic of suicide during the period 1985 through 2003. Briefly explores efforts and key milestones that have marked the suicide prevention landscape in Canada. Includes an author's commentary and links to the key documents. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Centre for Suicide Prevention
From: SIEC alert
Centre for Suicide Prevention 
Provides information and resources about suicide to mental health professionals, caregivers, and the general public. Does not function as a crisis or support centre for persons contemplating suicide and their families, although the site contains links to crisis centres.
Source: Centre for Suicide Prevention
Considerations for school suicide prevention programs  PDF
Provides risk factors and other background information on youth suicide. Offers five steps for setting up successful school-based suicide awareness program. Includes list of resources available from the Centre. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Centre for Suicide Prevention
From: SIEC alert
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia 
Seeks to help people help themselves and others deal with crisis. Provides a 24 hour distress line, offers programs for youth and training sessions for volunteers, and develops crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs.
Source: Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia
Depression: some pieces of the puzzle  PDF
Outlines the symptoms and risk factors of depression, the association between suicidal behaviours and mood disorders, and antidepressant side effects. Lists organizations providing further information on depression and resources available from the Centre. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Centre for Suicide Prevention
From: SIEC alert
Do you know the facts about poisonings? 
Presents an on-line multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge of poisons and the occurrence of poisonings in Canada.
Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC)
From: Kwiz corner
International resource  Emergency department resource toolkit 
Presents three educational brochures about suicide prevention for individuals who have attempted suicide, their families, and medical professionals who work in emergency departments. Stresses the importance of obtaining follow-up care after emergency department treatment.
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
From: International resource
Facing the facts: suicide in Canada  PDF
Reviews statistics to describe the significance of suicide in Canada. Outlines ways that individuals, communities and governments can help people in crisis and prevent suicide. Lists relevant resources in print and online. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Centre for Suicide Prevention
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