September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) website and join them on Facebook and on Twitter and help Suicide Prevention.
In Alberta Suicide is the 2nd highest cause of death in our youth aged – 15 to 24! Isn’t it about time we came together and stood tall in REDUCING THE STIGMA! Thank you to Sherri A. Scott for this information: Northern Alberta has the highest suicide rate in Canada. In 2005 when my husband committed suicide there were two psychiatrists in Fort McMurray serving a population of approximately 70,000. I was featured on CBC in August 2005 talking about the fact that more medical support was needed, especially in Northern Alberta. More support followed…not sure what part I played in that..however I know if nothing else – I had the guts to speak up. This is unacceptable. I fully support your cause…and actively work towards helping you in any way that I can. 
