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A Family Guide to Understanding Suicide

April 2, 2015 ccma

A Family Guide to Understanding Suicide Booklet

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Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton

23 hours ago

How do you manage the anxiety of in-person life? How can individuals cope with the anxiety related to a change in routine? Dr. Randi McCabe, a professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, shared some insights on how the McMaster community can cope with this anxiety and prepare for the fall. Great tips to help us navigate the inevitable changes. To read more: covid19.mcmaster.ca/how-to-manage-the-anxiety-of-returning-to-in-person-life/ (link in bio) #copingwithaxiety#tips#returning to school #suicideprevention#suicidepreventionhamilton ... See MoreSee Less

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Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton

2 days ago

Are you a healthcare professional, mental health worker or counsellor? Check out the Be Safe App for Hamilton to better support your clients in a time of crisis. Complete the safety plan together so that Be Safe can be there for when you can’t be! BeSafeApp.ca to download and find out more! #besafeapp #suicideprevention#suicidepreventiohamilton#plan #resources#safetyplan ... See MoreSee Less

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Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton

6 days ago

Today is World Suicide Prevention day and this year’s theme is Creating Hope Though Action. Suicide is everyone’s responsibility and we can all make a difference by looking for Invitations to TALK, ASKING about suicide directly, being there to LISTEN, and keeping them SAFE. If you think someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566. You can download the Be Safe app and choose your region for local supports. www.besafeapp.ca Together, we can make a difference! #wspd2021#suicideprevention#suicidepreventionhamilton#thereisalwayshope#makingadifference #besafehamilton#besafe ... See MoreSee Less

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Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton

7 days ago

Rachael's Story Rachael Arielle Stacey, the third of four girls. A quirky and expressive, red haired, blue eyed girl with freckles. Rachael was an energetic, happy child with an incredible imagination. Her childhood was filled with summers at the cottage, cousins as best friends, music lessons and sports, and winter vacations skiing and snowboarding. Creativity poured from her, often finding her fully immersed in imaginative worlds. School, though, she found difficult. She had mild dyslexia, yet did well in school until grade 9. She worked for good grades, and worked much harder than those around her had to work. Her deeper struggles began in her early teens. Those around her didn't understand the depth of struggles as her descent began, taking her so much further beyond typical 'teen angst'. An undiagnosed mental health issue led her down a dark path as she grasped to cope. Things continued to become more and more difficult for her, but then she started to turn things around. She got herself off hard drugs, and began working on high school. Rachael, hidden under the mental illness that gripped her, was beginning to be freed. However, the recovery journey for Rachael was difficult and tragically she accepted the lie of hopelessness and died from depression and suicide. Only three weeks before, Rachael spoke about a desire to help those in pain. She wanted to help those who struggled like her. This, she decided, was what she was meant to do. Rachael died before her time. Rachael didn't have to die. Suicide is preventable. She lives on through our commitment to bring meaning to her 18 years, by fulfilling her desire to help those who struggle like she did. EVERYONE has a role in suicide prevention. We are Running for Rachael to her 18 years, by fulfilling her desire to help those who struggle like she did and generate platforms of hope, help and healing in our community. Help us to help others by participating in CF Lime Ridge RUNNING FOR RACHAEL on September 26, 2021 as we run/walk virtually in support of city-wide suicide prevention. Register for free! www.runningforrachael.com (link in bio) #runningforrachael2021#suicidepreventionhamilton ... See MoreSee Less

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