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Project title:
Experiences of suicide-related thoughts and behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pan-Canadian qualitative study
Principal investigator(s):
Zaheer, Juveria; Rudoler, David
Co-investigator(s):
Blumberger, Daniel M; Bolton, James M; Crawford, Allison; Etches, Selene; Furqan, Zainab; Gajaria, Amy; Gratzer, David; Husain, Muhammad I; Kurdyak, Paul A; Lam, June; Lavergne, Miriam (Ruth) R; Marshall, Emily G; Mulsant, Benoit H; Reid, Nadine; Schütz, Christian G; Stergiopoulos, Vicky
Supervisors:
N/A
Institution paid:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Toronto)
Research institution:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Toronto)
Department:
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Program:
Op. Gr.: Addr. the Wider Impacts of COVID- Exacerb. of disp. among marg. pops.
Competition (year/month):
202111
Assigned peer review committee:
Operating Grant : Addressing the Wider Health Impacts of COVID-
Primary institute:
Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Primary theme:
Social / Cultural / Environmental / Population Health
Term (yrs/mths):
2 yrs 0 mth
CIHR contribution:
Contributors:
Amount:
$499,971
Equipment:
$0
External funding partner(s):
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Amount:
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Equipment:
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External applicant partner(s):
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N/A
Amount:
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Equipment:
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External in-kind partner(s):
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Keywords:
Mental Health; Qualitative Research; Suicide Prevention
Abstract/Summary:
10 people die by suicide in Canada every day, and many more suffer from suicide-related thoughts and behaviours. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of all Canadians, and has been associated with worsening mental health and substance use, poorer access to health care, trauma, bereavement, financial stress, and social isolation. These tragic consequences are also risk factors for suicide. This study, the first of its kind, explores the stories of Canadians from four provinces who have had or our having suicide-related thoughts and behaviours during the pandemic through in-depth interviews. By hearing their voices and bearing witness to their stories, we can better understand how the pandemic has affected mental health, access to mental health care, and well being, and what factors can promote healing and recovery.
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20250311.1