Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social, and ethnic boundaries.
- In 2013, 45 Nunavummiut died by suicide
- Suicide is preventable. Most people who attempt suicide want to live but are overcome with emotional pain and cannot see any other way to handle a situation that may seem overwhelming and impossible to bear
- Most people who die by suicide give definite warning signs of their suicidal intentions. This is one reason learning to recognize these signs and how to respond to them is so important
- Talking about suicide does not cause someone to become suicidal or increase the risk. Showing genuine concern by asking about suicide directly can be part of an immediate intervention
- Four out of five people who die by suicide have made at least one previous attempt
- Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social and ethnic boundaries
- Males die by suicide more than three times as often as females but three times more women than men attempt suicide
More Resources
Children’s Activity / Colouring Book
A colouring book for children, including activities and images that promote and teach about Inuit culture and language.
Youth Online Safety Booklets
The Internet and social media have become a much bigger part of our lives in recent years. It’s important that we know how to stay safe online, recognize possible dangers, and know what to do if something does go wrong.
Inuusivut Anninaqtuq: There Is Help
Going through hard times is normal. We can get through hard times with the love and support of family, friends, Elders, and counsellors.
Mental Health Art Contest Nunavut 2020
The 12 winners’ drawings of the 2020 Mental Health Art Contest we’re made into 2021 Calendars with ELC.
Nuglugasuaq Contest 2021-2022
The Nuglugasuaq Contest is a territory-wide virtual contest for everyone to have a chance to win a prize.
Tea and Bannock Iqaluit 2020-2021
Tea and Bannock stands occurred throughout the summer and early fall outside the Embrace Life office in Iqaluit.