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Register online for the virtual ! Participate anywhere, at any time doing any activity that you’d like: run, walk, hike, bike, kayak, do yoga, play pickleball. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/runforlife

Why do men die by su***de more than women? Men are often socialized not to talk about emotions - they may mask stress and deal with emotional pain through harmful behaviours, and sometimes su***de, instead of seeking help. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/men-and-su***de/

"Not only does this decision properly acknowledge that it absolutely was the effects of Preston's exposures on the job as a firefighter that directly led to this tragedy," but "it also recognizes that mental health injuries can have the same causal connection as physical injuries causing an unfortunate workplace fatality," said a memo from the firefighters' union in Manitoba.

Winnipeg firefighter's su***de deemed result of workplace injury by compensation board: union | CBC News A claim with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba in the death of a Winnipeg firefighter who took his own life earlier this year has been accepted, which the city's firefighters' union says means his family will now be entitled to financial benefits and counselling.

Meet Jamal. He looks exhausted lately, and when he’s not working, all he does is watch TV and sleep. If you have a friend like Jamal, it’s time to step up and offer your support. www.buddyup.ca

Today we’re showing off the shelf of mental health resources in the Calgary-Currie office for Men’s Mental Health Month. The Centre for Su***de Prevention runs a cool campaign called Buddy Up, where men are encouraged to reach out and check up on other guys in their lives. Men have a su***de rate three times higher than women and are less likely to ask for help. Check out www.buddyup.ca to learn more about what you can do!

This week's news roundup has stories about the US surgeon general's call for warning labels on social media, indicating its effects on the mental health of youth, as well as the need for mental health resources for the Islamic community in Winnipeg. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/weekly-news-roundup-june-15-20-2024/

Pay attention to your friends. If you notice any change in their behaviour, they may not be doing well. These changes can include drinking more than usual or being more irritable and angrier. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/men-and-su***de/

The Week 4 Challenge is to reach out to a buddy you’re worried about. This can be as simple as sending a text to say hi, or giving them a call to check-in. Our conversation guide offers tips on how to have an authentic conversation with a buddy: https://www.buddyup.ca/

Membership in a GSA can help build resiliency in young people belonging to a sexual minority by giving them access to a supportive community. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/sexual-minorities-su***de-prevention/ +

June Challenge activity 13: Share a meal with a buddy. Have a BBQ in the park or drop off a meal to them. This is a great excuse to check in and see how they’re doing. www.buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-campaign/ -up-june-challenge

Men who are socially isolated may feel less comfortable reaching out for help, because they don’t have loved ones close by. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/men-and-su***de/

Luis is a star athlete but lately, he’s been showing up late to practice and he hasn’t been able to keep his grades up. If you have a friend like Luis, it’s time to and offer your support. Learn more about how you can help at www.buddyup.ca

Today is . To learn about community-led life promotion plans, check out our guide, co-developed with Knowledge Keepers from across Alberta: https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/life-promotion-su***de-prevention-indigenous/

Today is . Many aspects of Indigenous culture contribute to resilience against su***de. Connection between Indigenous Elders and youth, speaking an Indigenous language, and practicing spirituality are a few. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/trauma-and-su***de-in-indigenous-people/

Today is , and Indigenous life promotion practices are most effective when they are developed and implemented by Indigenous communities themselves. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/trauma-and-su***de-in-indigenous-people/

Are you participating in Run for Life 2024 from Sept. 21-28? Create a team and fundraise together and share your participation on social using . https://www.su***deinfo.ca/runforlife/

Societal expectations may discourage men from seeking help when they encounter adversity and can drive them to destructive coping strategies, including su***de. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/men-and-su***de/

“We have socialized men to be strong and stoic. You know, depending on your generation, people may be familiar with comments like, ‘boys don’t cry,’ ‘toughen up’... There’s a lot of belief under them, and they run deep, and have an impact both on how women view men, and how men view themselves. It doesn’t have to be that way. Men can interact with each other to build safe spaces, and women have a role to play as well… Su***de is preventable," said Mara Grunau, executive director of the Centre for Su***de Prevention. https://globalnews.ca/news/10562581/winnipeg-men-addiction-recovery-mental-health/

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Aiden is going to college next September and is feeling overwhelmed with all of the uncertainty. He’s anxious about how his first year will be. Do you know someone like Aiden? It's time to and offer your support – ask him how he’s really doing. www.buddyup.ca

Self-awareness and acceptance helps build resilience in people belonging to sexual minorities. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/sexual-minorities-su***de-prevention/ +

Activity 12 of the Buddy Up June Challenge: Game with your buddy, online or in-person. It’s month and we’re challenging you to complete activities that promote wellbeing and connection. Join the Challenge today! https://www.buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-campaign/ -up-june-challenge

Kim Hyun-soo, the director of Seoul’s Su***de Prevention Center, “We need data to understand trends—the reality—around su***de to create effective policies, but the Ministry of Health and Welfare does not share such data. Unless the ministry shares its data and the National Assembly allocates additional funds, our ability to save lives will remain limited.”

Exclusive: How Insufficient Data and Funding Hamper Su***de Prevention in South Korea South Korea has ambitious su***de prevention goals, but officials tell TIME that data restrictions and funding constraints make the plan unattainable.

From the boardroom to the locker room, men everywhere deserve spaces where vulnerability isn't weakness, but rather a steppingstone to support. 🫂✊

This Men's Mental Health Month, join us and our 'buddies' at the Centre for Su***de Prevention for its campaign — a call to action for men, by men.

Get involved this June at www.buddyup.ca

Men who are more likely to reach out to someone when they’re struggling can find support more easily and can better cope with negative circumstances than those who do not. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/men-and-su***de/

“We are at a pivotal moment where we continue to lose young people at increasing rates to su***de,” says Dr. Kurt Michael, senior clinical director at JED. “The urgency has never been greater, and our partnership with the College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition and HHAYP is a crucial step toward change. This guidebook provides essential support to communities in the wake of a tragedy, and importantly, it also provides proactive measures to prevent further loss of life to su***de.”

The Jed Foundation Develops New Su***de Postvention Guidebook for Off-Campus College Student Housing | The Jed Foundation [June 6, 2024, Austin, Texas & New York City] – The Jed Foundation (JED), in partnership with the College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition and

Meet Marcos. He’s working from home and taking care of his new baby. He doesn’t seem like himself. If you have a friend like Marcos, it’s time to step up and offer your support. www.buddyup.ca

This week's news roundup has stories about men's su***de prevention and postvention in student housing. Articles also explore recent military su***de data and su***de prevention in South Korea. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/weekly-news-roundup-june-7-14-2024/

How can men’s su***de be prevented? Partners and coworkers can be alert to the warning signs of su***de in the men in their lives. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/men-and-su***de/

Week 3 Challenge: Clean up your community with a buddy. This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with a buddy and help your community at the same time! Clean up a park, beach, or street. www.buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-campaign/ -up-june-challenge

If someone you know is exhibiting su***de warning signs, have an open, non-judgmental conversation with them. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/resource/sexual-minorities-su***de-prevention/ +