In 2018, suicide was the ninth leading cause of death in Canada, according to a health survey.
Lethbridge College is doing its part to decrease it by hosting suicide prevention training seminars once a month during the school year.
The speaker at the seminar, Steve Johnson, says asking a question is a simple task, but may help prevent someone from attempting suicide.
“It’s really important to ask that question about killing yourself. It’s that question, that direct question that will help people open up and help you be able to then get a resource to them.”
Johnson added asking the right questions will give them the sense that someone cares about them.
The next suicide prevention training is Feb. 7.
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