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Suicide: an uncomfortable topic
by Dana McArthur after a tragedy has occurred. Not so long ago it economic groups, genders, religions, and levels of
was even taboo to talk about it at all, often education. Among those aged 15 to 34, suicide is
World Suicide Prevention Day is held annually attaching it with a stigma of shame. typically the second leading cause of death,
in September. However, it's a topic that's far too Today, suicide education is on the rise. Former preceded only by accidents. Particular groups in
important to simply encompass one day, or even misconceptions are being replaced with far more Alberta, and across the country, are often
one month. insightful and compassionate discussions on the disproportionately affected by suicide including
It does, nevertheless, provide an opportunity to causes of suicide and how to prevent it from people with mental illness or addictions, people
focus public attention on the issues and impacts of happening. One of these misconceptions is that who are socio-economically disadvantaged,
suicidal behaviours, as well as promote suicides increase during the holiday season, when Indigenous communities, men and boys, and
understanding about suicide, bullying, and suicide in fact the rate is fairly constant throughout the members of the LGBTQ+ community.
prevention. year.
Sadly, when suicide is discussed it is often only Suicide can and does happen in all cultures, continued on page 15
BULLYING
Bullying , it doesi1.' t
make you
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@3 jiffy lube· Edson Honda
Your Everything Honda Store
5625 4 Avenue
5220 4 Ave Edson, AB T7E 1L4 Phone: 780.723.6601 Toll Free: 1.800.550.4601
Fax: 780.723.3932
780-712-5333 4209 3rd Ave. 201 54 Street www.edsonhonda.com
780·723·7244
780· 723· 7242
www.edsonhonda.com Phone: 780.723.6601
Your Everything Honda Store Toll Free: 1.800.550.4601
5625 4 Avenue
*All prices+ Freight/POl & Tax Fax: 780.723.3932
Suicide: an uncomfortable topic
by Dana McArthur after a tragedy has occurred. Not so long ago it economic groups, genders, religions, and levels of
was even taboo to talk about it at all, often education. Among those aged 15 to 34, suicide is
World Suicide Prevention Day is held annually attaching it with a stigma of shame. typically the second leading cause of death,
in September. However, it's a topic that's far too Today, suicide education is on the rise. Former preceded only by accidents. Particular groups in
important to simply encompass one day, or even misconceptions are being replaced with far more Alberta, and across the country, are often
one month. insightful and compassionate discussions on the disproportionately affected by suicide including
It does, nevertheless, provide an opportunity to causes of suicide and how to prevent it from people with mental illness or addictions, people
focus public attention on the issues and impacts of happening. One of these misconceptions is that who are socio-economically disadvantaged,
suicidal behaviours, as well as promote suicides increase during the holiday season, when Indigenous communities, men and boys, and
understanding about suicide, bullying, and suicide in fact the rate is fairly constant throughout the members of the LGBTQ+ community.
prevention. year.
Sadly, when suicide is discussed it is often only Suicide can and does happen in all cultures, continued on page 15
BULLYING
Bullying , it doesi1.' t
make you
NEVERoK!
is \]()E)L
@3 jiffy lube· Edson Honda
Your Everything Honda Store
5625 4 Avenue
5220 4 Ave Edson, AB T7E 1L4 Phone: 780.723.6601 Toll Free: 1.800.550.4601
Fax: 780.723.3932
780-712-5333 4209 3rd Ave. 201 54 Street www.edsonhonda.com
780·723·7244
780· 723· 7242
www.edsonhonda.com Phone: 780.723.6601
Your Everything Honda Store Toll Free: 1.800.550.4601
5625 4 Avenue
*All prices+ Freight/POl & Tax Fax: 780.723.3932
