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Additional Resources
Supplementary materials, research, tools and educational opportunities to support knowledge translation. clinical practice and professional development.
Apps and e-Tools
Journal Articles and Clinical Research
- Abbott‐Smith 2023 Suicide prevention – What does the evidence show for the effectiveness in youth (PDF)
- Bolton et al 2015 Suicide Risk assessment and intervention in people with mental illness (External Link)
- Boudreaux et al 2013 The emergency department safety assessment and follow-up evaluation: ED SAFE (External Link)
- Britton et al 2014 Motivational Interviewing for Means Restriction Counseling Suicide Risk (External Link)
- Gleeson et al 2022 assessing SI among older adults a systematic review of screening and measurement tools (PDF)
- Gordon 2014 Risk assessment an initial management of suicidal adolescents (PDF)
- Hu et al 2024 Non-pharmacological interventions for preventing suicide attempts: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
- Sarkhel et al 2022 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Suicidal Behaviour – India (PDF)
- Sufrate-Sorzano et al 2022 Interventions of choice for the prevention and treatment of suicidal behaviours – an umbrella review (PDF)
- Miller and Boudreaux 2024 Suicide Prevention in an Emergency Department Population: ED-SAFE (PDF)
- Tai et al 2025 Meta analysis of risk factors for suicide after psychiatric discharge (PDF)
- Talashlahti et al 2023 suicides in degenerative neurocognitive disorders and TBI (PDF)
- Wortzel at al 2017 Why Suicide Risk Assessment Still Matters (PDF)
Cross-training Opportunities
A variety of free and paid training opportunities and education activities.
- CFSP Workshops list (External Link)
- Insight Fundamentals of suicide and suicidality (External Link)
- Managing and Treating Suicide Risk 2025 Webinars (External Link)
- MIRECC Lecture Series on Suicide (via TRAIN for VA) (External Link)
- National Institute of Mental Health (External Link)
- Shared Health Video – Intro to Suicide Prevention (External Link)
- Stanley-Brown Safety Plan Training Videos (External Link)
- Suicide and Self Harm Training for Clinicians (External Link)
- Suicide Prevention and Mitigation Training Resources for Healthcare Providers (PDF)
- Suicide Prevention Resource Centre (External Link)
- Suicide Training Alberta Health (External Link)
- www.Train.org – Search Catalog for Suicide (External Link)
- Zero Suicide Training- Free online course offering (External Link)
Fact Sheets, Infographics, Etc.
Information and statistical data on particular topics or populations.
- Fact Sheet – Agriculture and Suicide (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Bullying and Suicide Prevention (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Men and Suicide (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Older Adults and Suicide (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Rural and Remote Communities and Suicide (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Sexual Minorities and Suicide (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Transgender People and Suicide (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Youth and Suicide (PDF)
- Mental Health First Aid – How Can I Help Someone Infographic (PDF)
- Suicide Basics (PDF)
Roots of Hope
Canada’s first community-led suicide prevention model, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
- Inequalities in Death by Suicide in Canada (PDF)
A Pan-Canadian Health Inequalities infographic examining how income, education, social isolation, and Indigenous identity relate to elevated rates of death by suicide in Canada. Highlights that Inuit are 6.5x more likely to die by suicide than non-Indigenous people, and outlines systemic factors and policy considerations. - Suicide in Canada: Key Statistics (PDF)
A PHAC infographic summarizing national suicide data including approximately 4,500 deaths per year, rates 3x higher among men, and suicide as the second leading cause of death among youth aged 15–34. Includes data on lifetime and past-year thoughts, plans, and attempts. - Warning Signs of Suicide: A Fact Sheet for Clinicians (PDF)
A Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) reference tool outlining common warning signs of acute suicide risk, including verbal cues, behavioural changes, and other clinical presentations that may indicate elevated risk in a patient.
Health Authority and Government Related Resources
Links to regional, provincial, and federal health system initiatives, policies, and frameworks for suicide prevention and care.
- Gov Can Suicide, self-harm, and suicide-related behaviours in Canada (External Link)
- Gov MB Youth Suicide Prevention site (External Site)
- National (Canada) Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2024-2027 (PDF)
- Shared Health Policy landing page (External Link)
- Southern Health – Suicide Prevention and Response Resource Handbook (PDF)
Infographics
- Coming soon.
Provider Wellbeing and Burnout Prevention
Resources to support provider wellbeing, resilience, self-care, and the prevention of burnout.
- APA – Coping With a Patient’s Suicide (External Link)
- MHCC Toolkit for Professionals – Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Loss (PDF)
- MHCC – Suicide Prevention in the Workplace (PDF)
- Royal College of Psychiatrists – If a Patient Dies by Suicide (PDF)
- Suicide Screening – Validating Statements to Support Providers and Patients: MHA-NE (PDF)
- Workplace Suicide Prevention – From Crisis to Culture Change 2025 (PDF)
- Zero Suicide – Supporting Clinicians (External Link)
Resource Websites
Websites and online resources from leading organizations and expert centers in suicide prevention, assessment, intervention, and care.
- Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing (TISA) (External Link)
Dedicated to suicide prevention through excellence in clinical interviewing. Focuses on the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE Approach) an internationally recognized model using Validity Techniques. - Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Best Practices Registry (External Link)
Searchable resource of programs, training/education, and interventions that have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing or addressing the impact of suicide. - Centre for Suicide Prevention (External Link)
National education centre providing training, resources, and toolkits to prevent suicide. - Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (External Link)
National resource focused on suicide prevention, intervention, postvention and life promotional initiatives. Includes resources and information for providers and the public. - National Action Alliance – Resource Library (External Link)
Large searchable repository of toolkits, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, archived webinars, and reports covering a range of suicide-related topics. - Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (External Link)
- International Association for Suicide Prevention (External Link)
- MIRECC Clinical Landing Page – Suicide Prevention (External Link)
- SAMHSA Public Education (External Link)
- SPRC Best Practices Registry (External Link)
- Suicide.ca (External Link)
- ZERO Suicide Program (External Link)
Supplementary Materials
A variety of self-directed educational and learning materials.
Notice: This toolkit has been developed as an educational resource to support learning and clinical practice. Our goal with these resources is to support your thinking, encourage reflection, and foster thoughtful clinical decision-making. With this in mind, we’ve gathered materials from a range of perspectives and approaches that you can draw from, adapt, and apply to your own clinical context. Please be aware that some content may provide perspectives that differ from your organization’s policies and practices, and even from one another. We encourage you to use the resources thoughtfully and apply them in the context of your own practice, while still adhering to local requirements.