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Suicide is a troubling topic that most of us would rather not deal with, but suicide is a reality, and it is more common than we would like to think.
- More than 3,500 Canadians kill themselves each year.
- 1 in every 25 Canadians attempts suicide during his or her lifetime
- A1994 United Nations study over a three-year period found Canada’s suicide rate for children and youth under 21 to be among the highest in the world.
Many times suicidal actions are a desperate “cry for help” and many suicides can be prevented. By paying attention to warning signs and talking about the “unthinkable,” you may be able to prevent a death.
