Let’s TALK and SAVE LIVES – World Suicide Prevention Day

Jonathan Crouse September 10, 2020 10:15 am Last Updated on March 9, 2026 12:57 am

Today is a day that is a bit challenging to recognize, especially in a world were there seems to be lots of reasons to feel down lately, yet I have always believed it is something that NEEDS to be talked about. Today is “World Suicide Prevention Day“. So how can we best discuss a topic that causes such a wide range of emotion, from sadness and loss, to anxiousness and fear? Near as I can tell, the most important part is that we talk, no matter how awkward and uncomfortable that conversation may be. Here are the staggering facts around this deadly topic.

Suicide in Canada: Key statistics

So what can we do to change this? Well you are helping right now by still reading. Education is a great start and I have tried to gather together what appears to be some useful info from the vast list of things found on the internet. You can find days and days of reading online, but here are some resources available in our province should you know someone struggling or in case you could use an ear to listen.

Nova Scotia – Preventing and Reducing the Risk of Suicide

Recently we seem to hear more and more about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome or PTSD. Now for many that is a term associated with certain careers or major traumatic events, but it is more complicated than that. Here is a test that may answer some questions.

Take this mental health test. It’s quick, free and you’ll get your confidential results instantly.

Also here are some statistics around anxiety and PTSD in the general public.

https://www.anxietycanada.com/disorders/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-2/

As I said before, there is a lot more info to be found on the World Wide Web around World Suicide Prevention Day. These unknown quotes seem like a good way to look at things when times get tough,

“When you feel like giving up, just remember the reason why you held on for so long.” – Unknown

Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better. – Unknown

I think the best way to wrap up this post is with a song that was written by a couple paramedics an the video that features some familiar faces from our local EHS.