If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, there is help and there is hope. Call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time — lines are open 24/7/365. To learn more about 9-8-8 visit their website.

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Young Adults

Making the Connection: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours and Academic Grades. Centre for Suicide Prevention (2015)

Canadian Association for Suicide Intervention

Eating Disorders Among Girls and Women In Canada: Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (2014)

Responding to Stressful Events: Helping Teens Cope. Public Health Agency of Canada (2005)

Teen Addiction Resources from The Recovery Village, a US-based youth recovery centre

How to Help if Someone on Social Media Expresses Suicidal Thoughts

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