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New study finds girls in rural B.C. at highest risk of self-poisoning

New study finds girls in rural B.C. at highest risk of self-poisoning

Apr 9, 2021 | News, Youth Suicide and Self-Harm

VANCOUVER – Girls age 10 to 19 living in rural B.C. communities with poor access to local mental health services are at highest risk of intentionally poisoning themselves. This is a key finding in a study led by researchers from the BC Injury Research and Prevention...

COVID-19 and Injury: Managing your mental health

Mar 29, 2020 | News, Youth Suicide and Self-Harm

The amount of information and uncertainty about COVID-19 can be overwhelming and distressing. Keeping oneself centered, calm, and mentally well is important. Here are some resources available to you: Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 support for youth (1-800-668-6868), and...

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