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Preventing Suicide in Women
Women have their own unique risk factors that can cause them to contemplate suicide. Depression disproportionately affects women, as they are 2 times more likely than men to suffer from depression. Women also experience partner violence 9 times more often than their male peers. These two issues only scratch the surface on issues women face causing them to have suicidal thoughts. If you are a woman in need of assistance or know a woman who does, consult these resources below.
Information Sheets
This guide has information about what causes depression, what the different forms of depression are, what symptoms may look like and more.
Depression in Women: 5 Things You Should Know
This brochure contains an overview of five things that everyone should know about depression in women. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a guide for making medical decisions.
Depression: Mood Disorders Society of Canada
A 16-page resource discussing what is depression, common signs and symptom, what causes depression, who gets depression, how depression is diagnosed, how depression is treated, how to help oneself, different types of depression, mood disorders and famous people with mood disorders.
Depression During The Transition To Menopause: A Guide for Patients And Families
It is a common myth that as women enter the menopausal years, it is “normal” to feel depressed. Serious depression, however, should never be viewed as a “normal” event, and women who suffer from it at any time in life should receive the same attention as for any other medical illness. This guide is intended to answer commonly asked questions about depression that occurs around menopause.
The 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. Therefore, when a colleague dies by suicide the emotional and financial costs are enormous not only to family members, but to co-workers and the organization itself. Workplaces need to have measures in place to inform and educate about suicide. It is an issue that cannot be ignored. This resource is a collection of facts, figures, and best preventative practices regarding suicide in the workplace.
Women And Depression Fact Sheet
A 3-page resource discussing the symptoms of depression, more common symptoms found in women, why women are more likely to experience depression, gender differences in depression and responses to treatments.
Toolkits
Depression And Information Guide
This 69-guide is for people living with depression, their families and anyone who wants to understand the basics of this illness and its treatment and management. It is not a substitute for treatment from a doctor or mental health care provider, but it can be used as a basis for questions and discussion about depression. This handbook covers many aspects of depression and answers frequently asked questions. With respect to treating depression, new therapies and medications are continually being developed and some current medications may not have been available when this guide was published.
Keys to Recovering From Depression
This 28-page workbook has three main goals in mind.
The Neighbours, Friends And Families Program
Are you worried that a friend or family member is being abused? Are you worried that a friend or family member is abusive or violent to his wife, girlfriend or partner? This program can help you learn about the warning signs of woman abuse and how you may be able to talk to about it with your loved ones.
Safety plans should be developed in all cases of domestic violence. This word document provides a template for a safety plan, as well as provides information on domestic abuse and some suggestions that might be helpful. This word document can be downloaded and saved to your device.