And it's especially impactful on the friends and families left behind. Oftentimes they blame themselves for not noticing "the signs." And because there is that feeling of guilt, Courtenay says it's important for them to also reach out and ask for help:
Christa Courtenay, Councillor & Managing Dir., Monarch Counseling and Consulting
"Each situation is going to be unique, right? Because there's a whole path that led people to that particular point. And so I, of course, as a service provider, recommend that people get into therapy to help them deal with their specific set of circumstances based on what the specific situation is."
"Because sometimes there are things that people ignored or didn't take seriously. Sometimes there isn't at all. But either way, generally people could absolutely benefit and do a much better job at healing and grieving and moving forward in their lives with significant meaning if they are able to get help."
Monarch Counseling and Consulting can be contacted at 670-6080, or you can log on to Mind Health Connect for more resources.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts please reach out to Ms Ingrid Bonilla from the Ministry of Health and Wellness at 614-2908
