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
Youth Peer Leadership 2023
Applications for this year’s Youth Peer Leadership program are now open! Youth ages 19-25 in all Qikiqtani communities can now apply for the Youth Peer Leadership Program. Successful applicants will travel to Iqaluit for November 29- December 1, 2023. You can find more details about this program as well as the application forms at the.
Nunavut Colouring Pages
Please enjoy these colouring pages that were developed for the Suicide prevention summit.
ᐃᓄᑦᓯᐊᖅ Inutsiaq
The Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council is happy to share the Inutsiaq Campaign videos on this special occasion, Pink Shirt Day. On this day, let’s give support and kindness to one another in our communities. These small moments can make a difference. Please see below for all four videos included in the Inutsiaq Campaign..
Holiday Self-Care Calendar
…the holidays can be hard, especially if you’ve lost a loved one to suicide. We invite you to follow along with these daily self-care prompts over your winter break. If you can, print off this calendar and check off every self-care activity you do over the Holidays! If you follow along and do every single.
Aippagiittiarniq Discussion Guide
Aippagiittiarniq means “ways of being in good partnership” in Inuktut; the objective of the Aippagiittiarniq discussion guide is to provide an opportunity for youth to discuss their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships in a manner conducive to free expression of their ideas and feelings. While examples and descriptions of different kinds of abuse and.
Sealskin & Beaded Earrings Kit + Tutorial
Youth in Iqaluit came to the office in April to pickup a beading kit which contained: 1 pack of seed beads1 roll of thread2 beading needles4 earring hooks1 E6000 glue2 leather squares2 suede squares1 black storage box All 50 kits were given away! The full tutorial is now available in English and Inuktitut for anyone.