We’ve studied it. We’ve researched it. We’re talking about it. Now its time for Action. What are we doing to change things today? I met Dr. Shrivastava at the 2009 Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention national conference where he challenged … Continue reading →

Don’t miss a celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day featuring three-time Juno Award winner singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark and Irish rock band Friends of Emmet. Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists, a leading voice in Canadian music and … Continue reading →

Reflections on Suicide Prevention & Grief Those bereaved by suicide have played an essential role throughout the suicide prevention movement in North America and most especially in Canada.  Loss and human suffering are often at the very heart of social … Continue reading →

I believe that by creating a proactive dialogue on suicide and mental health that suicide can and will be prevented. I believe that when we lessen the stigma that surrounds suicide and mental health that we/you can and will prevent … Continue reading →

Can technology help in Suicide Awareness and Prevention? More so, can technology help make our communities suicide safer? I think so. Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Apps and now QR codes. By reading this blog entry you would be considered to be participating … Continue reading →

When we launched the Collateral Damage Project we did so on CBC Radio’s Ontario Today Show. At 17:58 into the show I heard the voice of Joanne, who started by saying “I lost my son Liam to suicide eight weeks … Continue reading →

It’s been almost two years (June 16, 2009) since we launched the Collateral Damage Project. The launch was our formal invitation to those who have lost loved ones and friends to suicide to come forward, share your story and be photographed. I … Continue reading →

Firstly, thank you to everyone who have become part of the Collateral Damage Project. It is you who make all of this what it is. Now we need your feedback, suggestions and comments to improve the Collateral Damage Project Website. … Continue reading →

Last Thursday (February 25th)… it’s been 29 years since I lost my Dad to suicide. I was 17 years old. It’s impossible for me to ignore this date and I wanted to write something but I was at a loss … Continue reading →