The impact of suicide can extend beyond friends and family to classmates, colleagues, and the community at large.\u00a0 While each situation is unique, it is estimated that for each loss by suicide approximately 15 to 30 people are deeply impacted.<\/p>\n
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For children and youth, this may be the first loss that they have experienced, making it particularly shocking and impactful. A Canadian study found that by ages 16 or 17, about a quarter of youth knew someone who died by suicide.<\/p>\n
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To help ensure that individuals and communities have the support they need, the Ontario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative has developed Postvention across settings and sectors: A resource for community-based service providers<\/em>.\u00a0 Postvention is an organized response in the aftermath of a suicide to best facilitate the healing of individuals from the grief and distress of the loss of a loved one to suicide, prevent suicide among people who are at high risk, and mitigate other negative effects after exposure to the event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The objectives of this guide are to:<\/p>\n