I am truly honoured to be recognized by the Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health as a ‘Champion of Mental Health’ in the private sector for 2012. Press Release for Champions of Mental Health  It is humbling to … Continue reading →

The following are quotes from stories that people have shared with me about their loss to suicide. Since June of 2009 I have received over 500 stories and requests to be a part of the Collateral Damage Project. I encourage … Continue reading →

Buy ‘Coming Apart’ for $0.99 and support the Collateral Damage Project. Friends of Emmet and the Collateral Damage Project have partnered in the fight for suicide prevention and awareness. All proceeds from the sale of ‘Coming Apart’ will support the … Continue reading →

I want to know what training that you have received, as part of your University and/or College education in regards to suicide prevention. What part of your curriculum included suicide prevention? Social Workers, were you trained in suicide prevention? Nurses, what courses … Continue reading →

On February 11th, 150 students from the School of Education at Laurentian University and teachers from the Sudbury area, including Manitoulin Island gathered for an event of suicide awareness and prevention training. I gave the keynote address on the Collateral … Continue reading →

As I write this, 60 students from Laurentian University’s School of Education and 90 teachers from the Sudbury area, including Manitoulin Island are taking SafeTALK training. This it truly a monumental day for suicide awareness and prevention. After everyone has … Continue reading →

This is an important message from Dammy Albach, President of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP). Hello!  As many of you know, on October 4th 2011 the House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a non partisan motion in support of a … Continue reading →