S u i cid e P r e v e n t io N
In Canada, suicide is the second highest cause of death for youth aged 10-24. CMHA
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Suicide: facts & statistics
Each year, on average, 294 Canadian youths die from suicide, which is ¼ of all youth deaths.
Many more attempt it.
About 80% of people give some signals that they are suicidal before taking their own life.
Most people who are considering suicide don't really want to die. They simply want to stop the overpowering pain they are experiencing.
Talking about siucide helps, it will more likely give a person the chance to talk about emotions and feelings and will reduce the risk of suicide.
Some Aboriginal and Inuit communities experience suicide rates three to six times higher than the national average.
Up to 30% of gay and lesbian youth attempt suicide.
Canada Health Network
Teen Talk believes that youth can be the most powerful tool in helping other youth. Through TT's Peer Support Training you can learn how to talk to someone who is feeling suicidal by providing a listening ear, understanding and learning about who you can turn to for help.
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