cspyyc's profile picture. The Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) is a non-profit education centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We are NOT a crisis centre. Online weekdays 9am - 4pm MT.

Centre for Suicide Prevention

@cspyyc

The Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) is a non-profit education centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We are NOT a crisis centre. Online weekdays 9am - 4pm MT.

People who have been impacted by suicide are in a unique position to influence other people’s attitudes about suicide. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. People who have been impacted by suicide are in a unique position to influence other people’s attitudes about suicide. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

It’s important that when people who have been impacted by suicide share their experience publicly they assess whether or not the story is safe for everyone to hear. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. It’s important that when people who have been impacted by suicide share their experience publicly they assess whether or not the story is safe for everyone to hear. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

Today is International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss. Our suicide bereavement support groups guide, a joint initiative with @CASP_CA, shares strategies and best practices for facilitating safe and effective support groups. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. Today is International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss. Our suicide bereavement support groups guide, a joint initiative with @CASP_CA, shares strategies and best practices for facilitating safe and effective support groups. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #SOSL

Before sharing your experience with suicide in a public way, through story telling or public speaking, ensure you’ve had enough time to heal from the experience. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. Before sharing your experience with suicide in a public way, through story telling or public speaking, ensure you’ve had enough time to heal from the experience. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

When sharing an experience of suicide, provide hope to listeners: emphasize the recovery and healing process. It’s important that people know recovery is possible! suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. When sharing an experience of suicide, provide hope to listeners: emphasize the recovery and healing process. It’s important that people know recovery is possible! suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

People who have lost someone to suicide experience grief that can be more complicated than the grief following other types of loss. Bereavement support groups can be beneficial, however, people are unique and these groups may not be helpful for everyone. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

cspyyc's tweet image. People who have lost someone to suicide experience grief that can be more complicated than the grief following other types of loss. Bereavement support groups can be beneficial, however, people are unique and these groups may not be helpful for everyone. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

Today we acknowledge the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trans people can care for their mental health by surrounding themselves with supportive, affirming people. Learn more in this free resource, done in collaboration with @MHCC_: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

cspyyc's tweet image. Today we acknowledge the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Trans people can care for their mental health by surrounding themselves with supportive, affirming people. Learn more in this free resource, done in collaboration with @MHCC_: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

“Early-onset depression has partly different genetic causes than depression that affects older individuals and that the risk of suicide attempts is increased. This is an important step towards precision medicine in psychiatry." news.ki.se/genes-may-pred…


Participation in a suicide bereavement support group has been found to reduce depression and enhance self-esteem, self-worth, connection and belonging. However – people are unique and these groups may not be helpful to everyone. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. Participation in a suicide bereavement support group has been found to reduce depression and enhance self-esteem, self-worth, connection and belonging. However – people are unique and these groups may not be helpful to everyone. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

Suicide bereavement support groups may empower members to discover and develop internal and external resources (including coping strategies), find meaning and purpose, and seek and offer help. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

cspyyc's tweet image. Suicide bereavement support groups may empower members to discover and develop internal and external resources (including coping strategies), find meaning and purpose, and seek and offer help. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

Build Up, the next #BuddyUp mini-campaign, is coming up Dec. 1-7! This is an opportunity to work on a project with a buddy. While you’re working, you might ask how they’re really doing, or you might just have a good time working together.  buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

cspyyc's tweet image. Build Up, the next #BuddyUp mini-campaign, is coming up Dec. 1-7! This is an opportunity to work on a project with a buddy. While you’re working, you might ask how they’re really doing, or you might just have a good time working together. 
buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

People who have been impacted by suicide may find growth and strength in sharing their story – they can be passionate advocates for suicide prevention. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. People who have been impacted by suicide may find growth and strength in sharing their story – they can be passionate advocates for suicide prevention. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…
#IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

This week's news roundup has stories about the relationship between genetics and depression in young people as well as stabilizing suicide rates in the NWT. suicideinfo.ca/weekly-news-ro…

cspyyc's tweet image. This week's news roundup has stories about the relationship between genetics and depression in young people as well as stabilizing suicide rates in the NWT.  suicideinfo.ca/weekly-news-ro…

This week's news roundup has stories about workplace mental health and suicide prevention, and the impact of lack of sleep on suicide risk in young people. suicideinfo.ca/271525-2

cspyyc's tweet image. This week's news roundup has stories about workplace mental health and suicide prevention, and the impact of lack of sleep on suicide risk in young people. suicideinfo.ca/271525-2

International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss is this Saturday, Nov. 22. Check out this resource to learn about guidelines and considerations for sharing your story about suicide if you’ve been impacted. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

cspyyc's tweet image. International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss is this Saturday, Nov. 22. Check out this resource to learn about guidelines and considerations for sharing your story about suicide if you’ve been impacted. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #IDPISL #suicideloss #SOSL

“No safeguard eliminates the need for human oversight. This example shows why these models need stronger, evidence-based safety scaffolding and mandatory human oversight when suicidal risk is present.” theguardian.com/technology/202…


We can all help reduce suicide among trans people by respecting and affirming their gender identity. This can be done by sharing pronouns in introductions, or on forms of identification. Learn more with this resource, done in collaboration with @MHCC_: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

cspyyc's tweet image. We can all help reduce suicide among trans people by respecting and affirming their gender identity. This can be done by sharing pronouns in introductions, or on forms of identification. Learn more with this resource, done in collaboration with @MHCC_: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

“With sleep being modifiable, interventions that target these specific sleep behaviors alongside other critical risk factors may help prevent later suicidality, which is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents and young people globally.” healio.com/news/psychiatr…


A lack of understanding about trans people can lead to isolation and discrimination. We can reduce this stigma by educating ourselves on the kinds of challenges that trans people face. Learn more in this free resource, done in collaboration with @MHCC_: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

cspyyc's tweet image. A lack of understanding about trans people can lead to isolation and discrimination. We can reduce this stigma by educating ourselves on the kinds of challenges that trans people face. Learn more in this free resource, done in collaboration with @MHCC_: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

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