• Find the number of suicide attempts in Quebec each year and state who is most at risk.
  • Using the data found at Statistics Canada, complete this Worksheet.
  • Make a list of the warning signs for suicidal behaviour.
  • Search the Internet for 5 more causes of suicide. Name them and explain each one in detail. Support your answers with the URL's from the websites you have used.
  • Find 5 different Canadian organizations that offer support to people with suicide related issues.
  • Create a project about suicide and suicide prevention. Include why you are interested in this topic and who suggested this topic to you.
  • The Pit Stop - a kiosk or information booth. Display posters with relevant information and graphs showing current statistics. Have available a list of local resources as well.
  • Creating Peace of Mind - an artistic intervention. Hang a large piece of paper on the wall and invite people to draw.
  • Is silence at the heart of all suicides? - a debate. The pros and cons will be debated and a teacher may act as the moderator.
  • Exercise on signs & precursors :
Can you tell whether a person is thinking about suicide? This exercise will help you sort out some messages related to suicidal behavior.
 
 
MESSAGES TYPES
I would be better off dead Direct Indirect
 
Life is not worth it Direct Indirect
 
You would be better off without me Direct Indirect
 
Sometimes, I'd be better off dead Direct Indirect
 
I don't feel like living anymore Direct Indirect
 
I'm fed up with life Direct Indirect
 
I have everything to do it Direct Indirect
 
I'm going on a long trip Direct Indirect
 
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