Public Health Agency of Canada

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    World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10, 2016) - Data Blog

    This data blog presents statistics on suicide mortality, suicidal ideation, and self-inflicted injury hospitalizations in Canada. The economic burden of suicide and self-harm is highlighted, as are age and sex differences.
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    Quick Facts About Suicide in Canada - Data Blog

    This data blog presents statistics on suicide mortality, plans, thoughts, and attempts, and self-inflicted injury hospitalizations in Canada. Socio-demographic differences are highlighted.
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    Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol 41, No 4, April 2021

    Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The journal publishes articles on disease...
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    Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the COVID-19 pandemic

    PTSD is a mental disorder that can happen after exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events (e.g., actual or threatened death, natural disasters, violence). Symptoms of PTSD include recurring and distressing memories, avoiding reminders of the event(s), and disturbed sleep. The...
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    Family Violence Prevention Investment: Currently funded projects

    Family violence, including child maltreatment, intimate partner violence (IPV) and children's exposure to IPV, can have serious and lasting impacts on physical and mental health. The Public Health Agency of Canada's Family Violence Prevention Investment is a national grants and contributions...
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    Investment overview for Preventing Gender-Based Violence: the Health Perspective

    Gender-based violence can have serious impacts on both physical and mental health. As part of It's Time: Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence, the Public Health Agency of Canada provides funding for projects that prevent gender-based violence, and its impacts, from a...
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    Guidance for post-secondary institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic

    The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with Canadian public health experts, has developed this guidance for post-secondary institutions administrators and local public health authorities (PHAs) in jurisdictions where these institutions exist in the context of the coronavirus...
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    COVID-19: Resources for seniors and their caregivers

    While COVID-19 can make anyone sick, older Canadians are at a higher risk of developing serious complications. Use the following resources to learn how you can prevent COVID-19 and find tips on taking care of your physical and mental health.
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    COVID-19: Testing and reducing stigma

    COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which infect animals and others that can infect humans.
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    COVID-19 resources for youth and students

    Information on how you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, tips for taking care of your physical and mental health, and other resources to help you.
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    COVID-19 resources for parents and children

    Children, just like adults, have an important role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. It can be difficult for some to understand why they have to stay home or can't see loved ones and friends. Use the following resources to help your child understand what's going on and how they can help.
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    Mental health and COVID-19 for public servants: Manage psychosocial risks

    The COVID-19 pandemic, along with related stressors and physical distancing measures, are affecting the mental health and well-being of many federal public servants. The risk landscape for workplace psychological health and safety is also changing as a result. There are at least 13 psychosocial...
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    Family-Centred Maternity and Newborn Care: National Guidelines

    The Family-Centred Maternity and Newborn Care: National Guidelines is a resource on maternal and newborn health. It includes the latest information and advice from Canadian experts.
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    Youth Mental Health - Infographic

    Positive relationships play an important role in the mental health and well-being of youth. These include relationships with family and peers, and in schools and communities. Persistent negative thoughts and feelings may be related to poor mental health and well-being.
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    Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol 39, No 10, October 2019

    Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice(the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada.The journal publishes articles on disease...
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