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UBC experts on World Suicide Prevention Day

Saturday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. UBC experts are available to comment.

Sep 9, 2022

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When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness

A new UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression and suicide.

Jan 26, 2022

The study found children with psychological problems and children exposed to family conflict were most likely to report suicidal thoughts.

8% of school-age children have thought about or attempted suicide

Eight in every 100 school-age children have experienced suicidal ideas and behaviours, according to one of the largest studies on childhood mental health.

Mar 13, 2020

Caring youth-parent relations can be vital to preventing adolescent suicide attempts

Caring youth-parent relations can be vital to preventing adolescent suicide attempts

Positive relations between youth and their parents can be key to preventing adolescent suicide attempts, according to research from UBC.

Feb 11, 2015

Photo exhibit paints picture of men’s suicide

Photo exhibit paints picture of men’s suicide

Photography exhibit looks at male suicide through the eyes of people who have had suicidal thoughts and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

May 29, 2014

Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students

Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students

Anti-homophobia efforts in schools can reduce the odds of suicidal thoughts and attempts by LGBT and straight students, a new UBC study finds.

Jan 20, 2014

First major study of suicide motivations to advance prevention

First major study of suicide motivations to advance prevention

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Jun 13, 2013