Thursday, October 3, 2024

Medical community calls for additional mental health support as one nurse died by suicide last week

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As the medical community continues to mourn the loss of a nurse who died by suicide last week, they’re calling for additional mental health support and are using this tragedy as a reminder to check in on one another and seek help if you’re in need.

If you’re a healthcare worker in need of mental health support please see the resources below:

St. Joe’s Mental Health

Ontario Health Care Workers

Other information on suicide prevention:

Crisis Services 
CAMH

Nicole Martin has the details.

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