Annual Suicide Prevention Conference

The 11th annual conference
Suicide Prevention: The Whole Picture 
October 25, 2011




Keynote Presentations

 

Lt.-Col. Stéphane Grenier

Lt.-Col. Stéphane Grenier discussed an innovative strategy undertaken by the Canadian Forces to address stigma and mental health in the workplace.
See Stéphane's presentation here.



Eric Windeler
In March 2010 Jack Windeler, a first-year student at Queen’s University, died of suicide. Jack’s parents have kick-started the Jack Windeler Memorial Fund and partnered with Kids Help Phone and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
The Jack Project
See Eric's presentation here. 


Scott Chisholm

Scott spoke about how the loss of his father to suicide inspired the Collateral Damage Project.  Scott talked about the importance of creating a dialogue around suicide and mental health in order to lessen the stigma, and create opportunities for advocacy and suicide prevention training. 
Collateral Damage  
Scott's presentation coming soon!