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CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.

It is also a day of resolve – a call to action for the whole world to join together and take action to prevent suicide.

In Canada alone around 4,500 individuals a year lose their lives to suicide.

In fact, suicide is the first health-related leading cause of death for both men and women from adolescence to adulthood.

The loss of a life to suicide affects families, communities, and schools. It is estimated that for each suicide loss, around 15 to 30 people are deeply affected.

But it is possible to prevent suicide.

On this World Suicide Prevention Day, you can take action by:

For World Suicide Prevention Day join CMHA HPE and take action to support awareness, understanding, and prevention.

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