Events

At the ASR Suicide & Depression Studies Program, we are passionate about amplifying the voices of people with lived experience and increasing mental health literacy in the community. We host several public events throughout the year, which can be found on our website and social media channels.

Upcoming Events

Youth Suicide Prevention: Opportunities for Intervention in Acute Care Settings

Public Lecture Series: Youth Suicide Prevention: Opportunities for Intervention in Acute Care Settings

Presented by Dr. Daphne Korczak, MD, FRCPC

📆 Monday May 11, 2026
🕒 12:00pm EST
📍 Zoom – Register Here
👥 Open to all!

This webinar will discuss the prevalence of youth self-harm and suicide in Canada and the way that rates have changed over time and in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will examine factors that may be contributing to these trends, current research about prevention interventions in acute care settings, and opportunities for future research to help youth and families.

Learning Objectives

  1. To learn about the problem of youth suicide in Canada
  2. To consider the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and youth mental distress, suicide attempts, and self-harm
  3. To discuss evidence-based suicide prevention interventions for youth in acute care settings

Register Today: 

https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u0fSDw5SSHGacRQqqtBFAw 

Past Events

Outdoor Movie Night for WSPD 2025

Movember Men’s Mental Health Event 2024

Unity in Suicide Bereavement Event; WSPD 2024

Expressive Writing Workshop; World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2018 | September 10, 2018

Stories Across the Lifespan | June 5, 2018

“The S Word” Documentary Screening | September 12, 2017

CASP Conference on Arts-Based Suicide Prevention | September 11, 2017

A Tribute to Chris Cornell | August 11, 2017

“In The Spotlight” Documentary Screening | February 9, 2017

CPIN Distinguished Lecture, Dr. Helen Mayberg | January 25, 2017

Bell Let’s Talk Live Chat at St. Michael’s Hospital | January 25, 2017

World Suicide Prevention Day | September 10, 2016