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Suicide Prevention and Life Transitions

Suicide is a complex issue that affects individuals across the lifespan, from children and youth to older adults. While there is no single risk factor that can predict suicide, there may be an increased risk for suicide during specific life transitions. This is because life transitions often involve significant change, upheaval, and uncertainty which can cause continued stress. This, combined with changes to protective factors and access to support because of the life transition, may result in increased suicide risk.

Over the remaining three weeks in January, we’ll share information about suicide prevention during three significant transitions: the transition to young adulthood, the transition to middle adulthood, and the transition to older adulthood. Risk factors, protective factors, warning signs, and suggestions for keeping safe will be shared in a blog post for each transition.

Once released, the blogs will be available to access below.

  • Transition to Young Adulthood
  • Transition to Middle Adulthood
  • Transition to Older Adulthood

 

Disclaimer:

Please note that these blogs are not a replacement for individualized medical advice.

 

While care has been taken to use information from reliable sources, including academic and grey literature, the information provided may not be reflective of every individual’s experience during these transitions.

 

If you are struggling with your mental health or thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help and support: Adult/All Ages Resources and Youth Resources.

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Please note, the WRSPC does not provide counselling or crisis support.

For access to mental health, addictions, and crisis services in the Waterloo Region call Here 24/7 at (844) 437-3247.

In case of an immediate emergency, call 911.

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