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Caledon Walk for World Suicide Prevention Day

Sunday, September 10th, 10:00am-Noon

CMHA commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day

Join CMHA Peel Dufferin and our partners in Caledon for the Walk for World Suicide Prevention Day, Sunday, September 10th. Walk through the picturesque countryside to honour and remember those lost to suicide and for suicide prevention awareness.

Each small moment, and every step can add up to make a big difference.

That’s the message individuals, organizations, policy makers and advocates are sharing this year to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10.

The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) estimates that each day in Canada, 11 people end their life and 210 make a suicide attempt. Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social, and ethnic boundaries. The tragedy of suicide impacts the entire community.

Raising awareness opens doors to help, hope and healing. CASP is encouraging Canadians to participate in WSPD and take a minute to:

Though not all suicides can be prevented, some strategies can help reduce the risk, such as:

Universal prevention strategies recommended by the World Health Organization also include increasing access to health care and responsible media reporting.

 

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