Join us for an impactful workshop on suicide prevention in the workplace and learn about the Buddy Up campaign. Suicide is a challenging topic and addressing it is essential for a safe and supportive work environment; Buddy Up promotes authentic conversations and reduces stigma around men’s suicide. This workshop will introduce Buddy Up as a strategy to build a suicide-safe workplace, and participants will hear from a Buddy Up Champion about their experiences implementing the campaign in their workplace. The session will include an interactive group discussion allowing participants to exchange ideas, ask questions, and collaborate on innovative approaches to enhance workplace suicide prevention efforts. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources to implement a suicide prevention program in their workplace.
Seth McVeity is the Client Relations Specialist at Centre for Suicide Prevention. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Mount Royal University, with a major in marketing and a minor in social innovation. Seth supports the Centre’s mission to reduce stigma and increase awareness and uptake of suicide prevention education. The Buddy Up Campaign is one of his main projects, which aims to promote authentic conversations among men and their buddies, while also contributing to the external elements of research and community development projects.