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Preventing Suicide in Men
There is a stigma that exists around men’s mental health that may prevent them from seeking help when they are having suicidal thoughts. Some men may not feel comfortable talking about their feelings and need extra support to manage these life events.
Men may experience suicidal thoughts after experiencing a job loss, relationship loss, or any other traumatic event. These resources below can help men, and people that care for them, learn more about their suicidal thoughts and how to improve their mental well-being. Understanding how men deal with suicidal thoughts will help us develop supports and programs that promote their well-being.
Men’s Helpline is resource for adult men who have concerns about their well-being, safety, safety of others and/or who may be experiencing a crisis. This free, confidential service will be offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By calling 211, men can access a variety of supports and services that are specific to their needs, including information, navigation, referrals, and brief intervention counselling.
Information Sheets
This quick fact sheet outlines why men are at risk for suicide, what warning signs look like, what can reduce risk, and what we can all to do help reduce suicide among men.
This guide aims briefly to summarizes the existing research and expertise on how services can best meet the needs of older men, and help reduce their risk of isolation, depression and possible suicide. It contains suggestions of good practice rather than hard and fast rules, and all guidance will need to be interpreted in the context of your local communities.
Toolkits
This resource is an introduction to men and suicide. You’ll learn about statistics, warning signs, why men are more at risk, and how suicide can be prevented. You’ll also learn how to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about. If you know someone who is thinking about suicide, or if you’re thinking about suicide, call 9-8-8.
Men And Suicide: A High-Risk Population
Topics included in this 11 page toolkit: A brief overview of the statistics. warning signs, risk factors and factors in a man’s life that can help protect him from the risk of suicide. Links that provide additional information about men and suicide. Programs available for men in need of assistance and general suicide prevention programs.
Workplace And Suicide Prevention
The workplace is a major part of the lives of most Canadians. Many of us spend upwards of 60% of our waking hours at work. When a colleague dies by suicide the emotional costs are enormous not only to family members, but to co-workers and the organization itself. This resource is a collection of facts, figures, and best preventative practices regarding suicide in the workplace.
Resources
Buddy Up
Buddy Up is a men’s suicide prevention communications campaign: a call to action to men, by men, to drive authentic conversation amongst men and their buddies. This is suicide prevention. Participate in the campaign year-round, completing activities that promote connection and wellbeing. Check out their website to learn more about male suicide and for more resources.
Heads Up Guys
There are many misconceptions about depression that make it difficult for men to talk to others and take charge of their health. Heads Up Guys wants to show all of you men struggling with depression that you are not alone! Click on the link to be instantly taken to a website full of resources, including a Find A Therapist section, a symptom check page, suicide prevention information and more.
Movember Foundation
The only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale, year round. Addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.
The Men’s Depression And Suicide Network
The Men’s Depression and Suicide Network (MD&S-Net) comprises 5 projects dedicated to developing, implementing, and formally evaluating a suite of innovative men-centred, face-to-face and online technology interventions.
Understanding The Male Menopause And Mental Health
You’ve probably heard of the menopause in women, but did you know men go through a similar hormonal change as they age? The male menopause, or andropause, is often triggered when men reach their 40s. In this guide, they discuss all aspects of the male menopause. From spotting the early signs, to finding out what you can do to alleviate the symptoms, find out what you can do to tackle the challenges of the andropause.