People who die by suicide feel that their problems are too big for them to control. They think that ending their life is the only solution, but it’s not.
Why?
People who have thoughts of suicide feel depressed for a long time. They feel hopeless but can feel better if they reach out for help.
What does it look like?
Someone who is feeling hopeless can often stop doing the things they used to do and like. They may act differently and unlike themselves, like being really tired or irritable all of the time. They may distance themselves from their friends or family. They may begin to rely on substance use like drinking or smoking. They may also, start saying unusual things like: It’s just not worth it.
How do I know if I need help?
If you are:
- Feeling desperate and hopeless
- Worried you might hurt yourself or someone else
- Alone with no one to talk to
If you have:
- Made a plan
- The means to hurt yourself or someone else (e.g. pills or a weapon)
- Attempted suicide or hurt yourself
Please seek help from someone you are comfortable and feel safe with.
Please do one of the following
- Call the local Emergency Response Service (view list of contacts in your community)
- Go the nearest Health Centre
If you need to talk to someone, but are not in crisis, click here to check out other ways that you can get help!
More Resources
Healthy Coping Strategies Booklet with Colouring Pages
This booklet was inspired by the 2022 United for Life Summit in Cambridge Bay, where Nunavut youth shared and brainstormed a list of healthy coping strategies they use in their day to day lives. The coping strategies they came up with can be found in this booklet alongside colouring pages and other activities. The booklet.
Children’s Arts and Craft Activity Book
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council developed this Arts and Crafts Book to inspire creativity and pride in the culture and surroundings of Nunavummiut. Children can practice their creative skills in different forms as each project has a unique style of art to work with. Children ages 9 and over may work independently, younger children.
Navigating Grief, A Guided Journal
IIKELC Grief Journal Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council strives to assist in the grief and recovery journey in the Territory through developing and promoting mental wellness and social inclusion programs and services. The journey of grief can be extremely hard and there are many different aspects to it. It is a multidimensional process. Beyond.
Youth and Adult Arts and Craft Activity Book
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council developed this Arts and Crafts Book to inspire creativity and pride in the culture and surroundings of Nunavummiut. Youth and Adults can practice their creative skills in different forms as each project has a unique style of art to work with. This book contains projects made in Nunavut by.
Isumajunnattiarniq – Nunavut’s Mindfulness App Survey
A Guide for Parents and Caregivers, Supporting Children and Teens with Grief, Loss & Healing
This is a guide to help parents and caregivers support their children and teens with grief, loss & healing. Each child is different in how they understand and respond to grief. Their response will depend on age, maturity and developmental level, and their ability to understand death. If we allow children to talk to us.