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A B.C. man will be crossing borders all for a good cause. George watson is going to depart Coquitlam monday morning, riding to Los Angeles and back all on his electric unicycle to help raise funding for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. george watson joins us live on Global News Morning Weekend BC.

We’re learning more about the man and woman found dead in Brossard early Monday. Police are calling it a murder-suicide, advocates call it a preventable case of intimate-partner violence. While investigators remain tight-lipped, court records show the man involved had a history of alleged violence and threats against his family and co-workers. Advocates say the...

Mental health awareness and suicide prevention is the message behind this clothing line’s storefront.

A crucial conversation continues around men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Dr. Duncan Shields is a Psychologist and U.B.C. Professor, and he discusses some of the important studies going on, especially with first responders.

Movember takes place every November but it’s also an important time to have conversations around men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Dr. Duncan Shields, a psychologist, advocate and UBC professor, joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the importance of men’s mental health support.

September marks Suicide Prevention Month in Canada. While overall suicide rates are stabilizing, teenage girls continue to see a troubling rise. Jake Ernst, Clinical Director at Straight Up Health, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what’s behind these numbers and how to support those in crisis.

We check in with Seana Jewer, Nova Scotia Health’s coordinator of the Roots of Hope program, to talk more about the importance of community suicide prevention.

Sept. 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day. The hope is to change the narrative on suicide creating environments where people can speak up and seek help. As health reporter Katherine Ward reports, suicide is a concern around the globe and here in Canada.

The province has created a graphic novel project in hopes of addressing the issue of suicide among Indigenous youth in Alberta. The aim is to start conversations about suicide prevention. Kent Morrison speaks with Children’s Services Minister Rebecca Shulz.

While speaking about suicide prevention, Edmonton city councillor Scott McKeen touches on the struggle many men face in a society that values stoicism over being vulnerable, and how societal pressures can prevent depressed men from seeking help.

Tue, Sep 10: Organizers of the Huddle Up for Suicide Prevention event join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the need to raise awareness about suicide and erase stigmas around mental health issues.

A Vernon father is sharing his story ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, hoping to motivate others to seek help when they need it. The call comes as data reveals that B.C.’s Interior Health region, which includes the Okanagan, has higher suicide rates than many other parts of the province.

Jérôme Gaudreault from the Quebec association for suicide prevention joins Global’s Laura Casella to discuss the association’s new campaign “Talking aoubt suicide saves lives.”

Wes Zawertailo of the Canadian Mental Health Association branch in Kelowna says suicide prevention help is available year-round.

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and experts say talking about mental health struggles can alleviate the stigma and make it easier to get support.

Rob Nash has spent the last decade helping communities prevent suicides.

Mon, Feb 11: Facebook is admitting to using an algorithm to identify users it believes are at risk of suicide. While the company says it’s intended to save lives, some are criticizing the tech giant for conducting medical research on users without consent. Heather Yourex-West reports.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Jodee Prouse wrote a memoir that focuses on her brother’s struggles. She dropped by Global News on Sunday for an interview.

Northern Saskatchewan communities and the FSIN are pushing both the provincial and federal governments for funding towards suicide prevention. Brenden Purdy reports.

Medicine Hat is reeling after several young men died by suicide. Jenna Freeman talks with affected families and an expert on how to best prevent these tragedies. If you are struggling, you can reach out to Health Link at 811 or the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 in Alberta.