November 23rd is Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Nov 21, 2024

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2024, also known as International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, is a day of remembrance and support for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. It provides an opportunity for survivors to connect, share their experiences, and find comfort and healing in a community of understanding individuals.

What is Survivors of Suicide Loss Day?

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an annual event which aims to bring together survivors of suicide loss, provide resources for coping with grief, and reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health.

When is Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2024?

In 2024, Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be observed on November 23rd, providing an opportunity for survivors to come together and support one another.

How to Participate in Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2024?

Participating in Survivors of Suicide Loss Day can be a meaningful way to find support and healing. Here are ways to get involved:

• Attend an Event: Join a local or virtual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event in your community or participate in the national events.
• Share Your Story: If you are comfortable, share your experience with suicide loss to help others understand and cope with their grief.
• Connect with Others: Connect with fellow survivors to offer support and receive support from those who have shared similar experiences.
• Access Resources: Take advantage of resources and materials provided by the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) and other mental health organizations to help with the grieving process.
• Spread Awareness: Raise awareness about suicide prevention and the importance of providing support to survivors of suicide loss.
• Honour Your Loved One: Find meaningful ways to honour and remember the person you lost to suicide, such as creating a memorial or participating in a remembrance activity.

Relevant Hashtags

When sharing your support for Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2024 and participating in discussions about suicide prevention and mental health on social media, consider using these relevant hashtags:

• #SurvivorDay
• #SuicideLoss
• #EndTheStigma
• #GriefSupport
• #MentalHealthMatters
• #YouAreNotAlone

By using these hashtags, you can connect with other survivors and advocates, raise awareness, and contribute to the collective effort to provide support and healing for those affected by suicide loss.

For more information, visit: https://suicideprevention.ca/events/international-day-for-people-impacted-by-suicide-loss/

International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss (IDPISL) is Saturday, November 23^rd, 2024. On this day people impacted by suicide loss will come together to foster community, to remember loved ones, and to share stories of loss, healing, and hope.

To recognize this year’s day, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) will host an online event entitled, “Navigating the Holiday Season when Living with Loss” with special guest Dr. Lara Schultz. The holiday season can be a difficult time for those bereaved by suicide loss. Please join us to learn more about coping with the holiday season and other life events, while living with suicide loss.

Coordinated by CASP’s People Impacted by Suicide Working Group, this year’s event will include a time for reflection as we gather to observe this special day. The event will be held in English on

Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, 12:00-1:30 PM EDT Live via Zoom  

9:00 am PDT / 10:00 am MDT / 11:00 am CDT / 12:00 pm EDT / 1:00 pm ADT / 1:30 pm NDT  

Please send us any questions or situations relating to the holiday season or special life events that you’d like to have addressed during this session, using the ‘Questions’ form below.

Also see the ‘Registration’ form below to register for this free, online event.

Lara Schultz, PhD, is a psychologist who has specialized in grief and bereavement over the past 20 years. She is the founder of the Conroy Grief Centre in Victoria BC, a private clinical practice where she provides counselling to bereaved adults. Dr Schultz has presented and published on a range of topics related to grief and loss. Her doctoral research focused on the lived experience of parental suicide bereavement for emerging adults.

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