September Life Lines Newsletter Now Available
Homewood Health, McMaster’s Employee and Family Assistance Provider, (EFAP) is pleased to release the September 2019 edition of the Life Lines newsletter, “Suicide Prevention: Uncovering the Signs”.
On average, we’re spending more than a third if not half of our waking hours at work. Colleagues often become friends rather than just colleagues and will offer you glimpses of their inner lives. Suicidal thoughts and plans are the last thing you would expect to be shared. However, what if you become aware that a colleague is contemplating suicide? In this article, we’ll be looking at:
- What are the predisposing and contributing factors of suicide
- What are potential signs of suicidal risk in a co-worker
- How to provide support while respecting confidentiality and safety issues
- How to promote self-care and seek outside support if needed