ASR Suicide and Depression Studies Program
193 Yonge Street M5B 1M4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Struggling with suicidal thoughts during #COVID19? Across Canada, we are studying a brief online psychotherapy for #suicide risk. Connect with us to find out how you can participate: https://asrlife.ca//2020/10/Brief-SfSL-Flyer_2020-10-05.pdf. @CanadianAssociationforSuicidePrevention @CMHA.ACSM.National @MoodDisordersAssociationON

Interested in building mindfulness strategies for coping with stress and mental health during the holidays? This free workshop on December 10th from 2:00 4:0...0pm ET, provides education and tools to practice mindfulness. including managing emotions and self-care. REGISTER AT: bit.ly/mindfulnessandyou or call: 1 888 486-8236 See more

Concerned about suicide? Call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service (1-833-456-4566). In crisis or distress? Click here https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca//looking-for-local-re/ to find your local support line.

Have you checked out our Twitter page yet? Follow us now to stay up to date on the latest work going on at the ASR! www.twitter.com/ASRlife_SMH

We’ve launched a national study seeking Canadian perspectives on the transition to remote #mentalhealth care during #COVID19. Share your insights with our 10-15min survey here http://oursurvey.ca/CANBIND-RemoteCareUser RT & help us spread the word! #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

#MentalHealthCare users, #psychiatrists, & #FamilyPhysicians: We want to hear from you! We're conducting a national study across Canada about user & provider experiences with the transition to remote #MentalHealth care during #COVID19. Learn more: http://www.canbind.ca/RemoteCareSurvey

Our final #SuicidePreventionWeek video from 2019 took us behind the scenes of the research process with scientist Dr. Rizvi! At the ASR, we use brain scans, cognitive tests, interviews, & more to study suicide risk. Get an inside look #WSPD2020 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

In the second video from our 2019 #SuicidePreventionWeek series, we heard from PhD Candidate Amanda Ceniti about our Storybook Project, a collection of powerful stories shared by those touched by suicide. Book publication date coming soonstay tuned! #WSPD2020 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we're looking back at our video series from last year's #SuicidePreventionWeek. Haven't seen them yet? We'll be re-posting throughout the day! Our first video features the wonderful Dr. Bergmans on the group intervention she developed for clients with recurrent suicide attempts. #WSPD2020 #WSPD20

#ThrowbackThursday: This week 3 years ago, an incredible ensemble of musicians from various Toronto bands came together for a powerful tribute to Chris Cornell hosted at C'est What, with all proceeds generously donated to our ASR Program to support #suicideprevention initiatives. Revisit the night by watching the full show here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ4dB3udxwA

New publication out this week! Congratulations to the ASR team members who contributed to this paper in International Clinical Pharmacology on the drug mechanisms of benzodiazepines, and how they might explain the effects of chronic use among people with depression. Read it here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32459725/

We've loved seeing all of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth content this month Check out their shareable content, stories, & resources including tips on how to have a #RealConvo with a loved one about #MentalHealth: https://afsp.org/realconvo Key tips:... When someone is struggling, listen Let them share at their own speed Don’t pass judgement or offer advicejust be there We all experience mental health differently & that’s okay Check back in & offer to connect them to help if they need it See more

Now more than ever, let's check in with those around us & have a #RealConvo about our mental health. There's no harm in asking Don't know what to say? Start here: https://afsp.org/realconvo/ Graphic from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth toolkit, designed by Timothy Goodman

#ThrowbackThursday to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - CASP conference we co-hosted in 2017! Presenters from across Canada joined us to discuss the role of the arts in #suicideprevention, intervention, & postvention. As part of the two-day event, we also hosted a powerful screening of The S Word documentary & fantastic one-woman show by Shelley Marshall!

The new Wellness Together Canada portal (https://ca.portal.gs) offers #mentalhealth & substance use support for free to Canadians, including: Wellness self-assessment & tracking Courses, apps, & resources Group coaching & peer support Text support for adults, youth, & frontline workers

Today is the start of CMHA's #MentalHealthWeek! Let's pursue meaningful connections with those around us - beyond the "I'm fine, thanks" - and start talking about how we really feel. #GetReal Resources, articles, tips, & shareable content available below

It's #NationalDoctorsDay We are so grateful to the physiciansat Unity Health Toronto and across the countrywho are sacrificing to provide excellent care for those in need during this unprecedented time. Thank you #DoctorsDay

For #MentalHealthWeek CAN-BIND is hosting a Reddit #AskMeAnything where Dr. Sagar Parikh will answer questions on mental health issues and #COVID19 **Monday 4 May 2020 at 11 am EST**