‘Devastating’: N.W.T. health minister vows to address decade-high suicide rate
The increase in suicides this year largely occurred in the Beaufort Delta region in the northern part of the territory, where seven suicides were confirmed. One suicide was reported in the region in 2021.Canada gets set to launch a three digit suicide crisis line – Sep 2, 2022
Green said the N.W.T. government is working closely with the community of Tuktoyaktuk in that region as “they have experienced significant loss in recent months.” CBC reported that additional mental health resources were sent to the community in late September.Six suicides were also reported in the North Slave region, which surrounds Yellowknife, in both 2021 and 2022.
The minister said there has been an increase in residents reporting mental health concerns and accessing support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are also impacts from climate change and direct and intergenerational trauma from residential schools, she added.“I am aware that many people and families are in a state of mental health crisis,” she said. “It pains me that so many of our friends, loved ones and community members are struggling.
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