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TEGH opens new ‘surgicentre’ HILARY CATON eym@insidetoronto.com Described as a “one-stop-shop” by Dr. Carmine Simone, the chief of surgery at Toronto East General Hospital, the new East Toronto Community Ambulatory and Surgical Centre, or “surgicentre” will be one of
the most efficient areas in the entire hospital. “You don’t have to go through as many steps (to get a procedure done),” said Simone. “You come here, you register, you get your procedure, and you get out. It’s a quick turnaround for patients and quick access.”
The centre was officially opened Monday by Ontario Minster of Health and LongTerm Care Deb Matthews, who spoke to a group of physicians, nurses and hospital personnel. “Toronto East General has a culture of continuous quality improvement unlike anything
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SONG FOR THE SEASON: Above, Audrey Chin, left, and Michelle Lecce-Hewitt sing a Christmas song at the Bain Co-op Community Centre during the centre’s annual show and sale Sunday afternoon. The sale featured a selection of gifts and personal services such as jewelry, healing crystals, ceremonial rattles and more. Wendy Mortimer of The Wool Mill works on a hat during the show and sale. Below, Melinda Reidl looks at some of the items on Carla Jensen and Debi Franceshini of Fire and Water Gifts’ table. Staff photos/NICK PERRY
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Rotary TV auction benefits local organizations HILARY CATON eym@insidetoronto.com The Metro Toronto Rotary TV Auction is celebrating its 33rd year and this time around they’ll be doing things a little differently. “This year for the first time for people who don’t have Rogers cable it’s going to be streamed online,” said David Pyette the president of the East York Rotary Club. “That’s big for us.” The auction goes this from 7 p.m. to midnight and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight on Rogers TV. The auction boasts more than 900 items with a value of $200,000. That’s the largest amount its ever had in its more than three decades. And this year they’ll have one hot ticket item that was missing from last year’s line-up. “We didn’t have Leafs tickets because of the NHL lockout,” said Pyette. There are also Raptors tickets available among many
around. There are five rotary clubs participating in this year’s auction, East York, North Scarborough, Parkdale-High Park, Scarborough Twilight and Toronto Humber. East York division
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other items from theatre events to, Visa gift cards, yoga classes, household services, concert tickets and humidifiers.
“No cars, but we have a lot of household goods, jewelry.” In its 33-year run, the auction has raised more than
$5 million to support local charities. Pyette is expecting to do better than last year’s total of about $95,000 this time
Area residents urged to Rise Up for annual Riverdale Share concert NORM NELSON nnelson@insidetoronto.com Rise up, Rise up and pick up your tickets on the Danforth for this year’s 21st annual Riverdale Share holiday concert where those attending will be guaranteed not to have a Blue, Blue (Rodeo) Christmas. That’s because Jim Cuddy, co-frontman of Blue Rodeo, and Lorraine Segato, cofounder of the Parachute Club (Rise Up is their biggest hit), are leading this year’s parade of local musicians chipping
in for the always anticipated holiday fundraising concert which will be held Dec. 8, 3 p.m. at the Danforth Music Hall. Tickets are available at three locations on the Danforth: The Big Carrot (348), Treasure Island Toys (581) and It’s My Party (423). As always, the entirely volunteer board that runs this charity fundraising concert are greatly appreciative of advance tickets sales. And it’s for a great cause. Last year the money raised went to a number of key
neighbourhood service organizations including: Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service; Kaleidoscope Kids; Ralph Thornton Community Centre (in particular its Youth Mentor and After School programs); the Riverdale Food Working Group; Sol Express L’Arche Toronto; and South Riverdale Child Parent Centre. Iconic family entertainers Sharon and Lois are also back along with a cast that includes Tim Bovaconti, Sunray Grennan, Suzy Wilde, David Gale, Randy Vancourt,
Donné Roberts, Theresa Tova, Quique Escamilla, The Rooster Uke Orchestra, Matt Bernard (of Bains and Bernard), Abdominal (aka Andy Bernstein) and his mother Sharon Singer, Flynn Tanner and more – all backed by the well seasoned Riverdale Share house band. Besides picking up your tickets early, other ways to help this great cause are through volunteer work and sponsorship.
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For the East York division, it will be donating its portion of the proceeds to its local organizations, which include Toronto East General and Providence Healthcare Centre. “We’re really excited that we can make a lot of money for charity,” said Pyette. “I think those Leafs tickets will help, they always sell above value.” The auction this year will also have celebrity auctioneers coming in for one-hour blocks. This year John Tory is expected to participate and last year, according to Pyette, one block of the auction was done by Police Chief Bill Blair.
“That was great. It’s quite the event, it’s very lively.” Pyette is so confident in the bargains offered to bidders this year that he encourages viewers to skip the trip to Buffalo, New York and avoid the crowds and line ups for Black Friday deals. All they need to do this weekend is tune in and let the deals come to them, he said. “We have a great selection of items this year, over 900,” said Pyette. “Viewers could get all their Christmas shopping done in those two days.” For a complete list of the items in this year’s auction with its bid time can be found on the Metro Toronto Rotary website, www.metrotrontorotaryauction.com. A link to live stream the event from your computer is also available on the website.
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Leaside 100 celebration hosted by local councillor Local Councillor John Parker is hosting a Leaside 100 Community Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 1. The event takes place at the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena, 1073 Millwood Rd., from noon to 6 p.m. in the William Lea Room. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event, which will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Leaside, which was incorporated in 1913. There will be local entertainment, and those attending will have a chance to learn about local sports and cultural groups. For more information, contact Parker at 416-392-
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oronto’s reputation has certainly taken a pounding these past few weeks, with news of our mayor drawing international attention for all the wrong reasons. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try to find some bright spots in this mess. Once the jokes and stories die down, most will have seen our city as having taken the political steps necessary to deal with the situation while respecting the democratic process. Mayor Rob Ford is only one person in this city and, remember, he’s only one vote on council. What about the rest of us? We know Toronto is so much more than this. We’re a great city with lots to offer residents and visitors. It’s our home, and there couldn’t be a better time for residents for take a look our view at our positives rather than feeling sorry for the unwanted attenwe’re getting. Celebrate our tion We just held another wonderful great city and Santa Claus Parade last Sunday, drawing huge crowds downtown all it offers for the 109th annual event. Remember that it takes some 3,000 volunteers to run the parade, and make it the success it is year after year. That’s the Toronto we’re proud to live in and there’s plenty more to celebrate. With winter approaching, skaters can take to a number of outdoor ice rinks slated to open this weekend. Going out and enjoying recreational activities in the city, be it skating, taking part in other sports or simply going for a walk in a park, there’s no better way to get back in touch with your community. We can also enjoy the holiday season by taking part in one of the many events set for the city. We get the best of the best when it comes to productions such as the National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. And every neighbourhood celebrates the season with bazaars, bake sales, performances, community and school concerts, and numerous undertakings to help those less fortunate at this time of year. When you are talking with friends and family from afar in the coming weeks, tell them the good things about our city. Ensure they understand all this political hoopla does not impact the day-to-day governing of Toronto, and certainly takes nothing away from the spirit, services and fun of our city.
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hroughout the last few difficult months at Toronto City Hall, it is comforting to know that our city’s services are generally being provided on time, to expectations, and professionally. However, you can be certain that the union leadership of those front-line workers have been carefully watching events, and have noted that Mayor Rob Ford has been stripped of most of his powers. The vacuum will make itself felt when it comes to union negotiations early in the next term. Recall that Mayor Ford came to office on the heels of a strike that convinced many that a firm approach to union negotiations was appropriate. His initial positive results were largely greeted by the public with relief, especially when the new terms allowed contracting out of waste collection, generating both savings and better service. However, many of the
david soknacki beyond the headlines city’s bargaining units simply received increases without corresponding productivity benefits for the public. For example, the members of the Toronto Police Association, which represents more than 5,000 uniformed officers and more than 2,000 civilian staff, were allowed increases well beyond that of other employees. Then about 9,000 TTC workers, who are members of the Amalgamated Transit Union were deprived of their right to strike by deeming transit an essential service. Although some voted against the measure, labour peace for essential services workers means increases at higher rates. The other major sections of the city’s labour force covered by essential service legislation also gained significant increases without
productivity gains, such as firefighters and paramedics. In sum, although the Ford administration achieved significant success at the beginning of the mayor’s term, many city workers are covered by essential services legislation, where achieving labour savings must be gained through planning well before negotiations begin. Consider the ongoing spat between the city’s firefighters and paramedics for an example of what might be done. As the number of fires declines, fewer firefighters are needed. But since firefighters are available, and fire halls are located throughout the city, over time the firefighters become routinely called for medical emergencies, so it is not unusual to have an entire crew with a pumper truck attend, when two paramedics will suffice. In this case better deployment
will probably provide better service at lower cost, but the obstacles from tradition and the firefighters will be immense. Another area needing early planning for labour negotiations concerns the police, which faces a longterm world-wide decline in crime. Simply reducing the number of police, or allowing attrition to determine the composition of our police force, is not the best way to proceed. If we want better customer service, greater financial efficiency and higher productivity, then now is the time to determine what the city wants in terms of measureable value from our workers. Determining those criteria will not only produce effective management, but it will be the best way of watching the public purse. David Soknacki is a former City of Toronto councillor and budget chief. Contact him at www.soknacki.com
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Central Tech Blues Samuel Francis has the ball stripped away by Leaside Lancers Jamie Maier during Tier 1 football semifinals Thursday at Birchmount Stadium. The Blues moved on to the city championship after defeating the Lancers 41-0.
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Danforth Tech is gunning for a boys provincial championship at the 20-team Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3A tournament in London. Competition runs today (Thursday, Nov. 21) through to Saturday. Danforth Tech is midranked in a five-team pool with Oakridge SS from London, St. Thomas of Villanova CSS from LaSalle, St. Paul SS from Mississauga and Holy Cross CSS from Kingston. Danforth Tech steamrolled through its south region league undefeated, including eight regular season wins (Riverdale Collegiate was in second place at 5-2) and three straight south division playoff wins. They were severely tested at the city level, however, pushed to the limit in the 3A final which they won 3-2 over North York’s Don Mills Collegiate. Last year, Danforth tasted the agony of defeat in an almost identical situation as they saw their previously
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Local residents are invited to the opening of Greenwood Rink, Toronto’s first and only outdoor covered rink and skating path this Saturday afternoon. The rink is located at 150 Greenwood Ave. at Dundas Street. The grand opening, which will feature a ribbon cutting, skills competition for kids and the first skate on the new rinks, takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Please visit www.paulafletcher.ca for more info. GINGERBREAD BUILD HELPS HABITAT Habitat for Humanity Toronto’s 11th Annual Gingerbread Build takes place on the weekend of Dec. 7 and 8. The annual event helps raise funds for the organization which works to provide affordable housing for families. Gingerbread house building times are slated for 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at
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Habitat Toronto’s Gingerbread Build Factor y located at 19-4 Waterman Ave., in the Bermondsey Road and O’Connor Drive area. For more information, call 416-755-7353. POTTER’S STUDIO SHOW AND SALE IN THORNCLIFFE The Potters Studio Fall Show and Sale starts today and continues through until Sunday in Thorncliffe Park. More than 40 potters will contribute both handcrafted and wheel-thrown work. The Potter’s Studio is a notfor-profit co-operative. There is free parking, free admission and a door prize at the Sale. All of the proceeds of sales from the charity table will be donated to a local charitable organization. The sale runs today and tomorrow from noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The event takes place at 2 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Unit 16, which is near Overlea Blvd. Visit www.thepottersstudio. ca or call 416-423-1827.
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Councillors from all sides unite against Mayor Ford david nickle the city who supported Rob Ford until very recently have washed the stains from their hands. Those councillors who supported Ford because they supported the agenda must, like the voters who gathered behind Ford Nation, still bear responsibility – and not just as enablers. It was clear to anyone paying attention that Ford was a profoundly illequipped candidate to be mayor of Canada’s largest city. As a councillor, he had already proven himself prone to threats and rages, and also to lying about his alcohol consumption. As a candidate for mayor, he was recorded offering to try and obtain OxyContin on the street for a supporter, and outed as having a drunk driving conviction in Florida. When he took office, supporters on council and in the community overlooked a new litany of sins: his truancy during football season – which at one point included the diversion of a TTC bus to take the team he coached home;
his documented incidents of dangerous driving; his disregard for conflict-ofinterest rules that nearly lost him his office. And when the allegations aimed toward the criminal, those supporters of the agenda barely whispered their disapproval, and many of the mayor’s supporters held fast. Even at other levels of government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the mayor shook hands in front of the cameras and Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak gratefully accepted his help in the summer byelections, even as the crack video allegations swirled and coalesced. It was only when the mayor’s behaviour descended to its most bestial, vulgar and universally offensive that his friends, allies and supporters made the choice to leave him behind. So it comes down to this: we do share common values across the political spectrum. But it’s not comforting at all, to realize how deep we have to dig into the muck, to find those values.
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Centre a creative collaboration >>>from page 1 things and that’s what you’re doing here.” Matthews took a tour of the facility, which has eight procedure rooms that will provide treatment to patients who have recently undergone surgeries such as colonoscopies, removals of skin cancer, bronchoscopy and gastroscopy. “It’s fantastic and it’s so carefully designed,” Matthews said. “I spoke to some of the nurses that work here and (they) told me about their involvement in the design because they’re the ones who know the needs of the patients best. So, whether it’s a flow issue, or what kind of space is required or even how big the washroom should be. They know.” The centre is expected to treat more than 15,000 patients who need an outpatient surgical diagnostic or treatment. It also comes fully equipped with state of the art machinery that is up to the same standards as
operating rooms within the hospital itself. It has recovery rooms, on-site diagnostic imagining equipment for procedures such as biopsies, a self-contained sterilization room and negative pressure rooms for patients with infectious diseases. “Toronto East General is a shining example of a hospital that never loses focus on patients, but also has a very open mind about how it can get better value for the money they’re spending,” said Matthews. The concept behind the centre is not only to improve access to ambulatory and surgical procedures for the east Toronto community, but also to increase efficiency between hospital and patients. “The space was fragmented,” said Simone. “You had to go all over the place (within the hospital) and it took you all day to have a five minute procedure. It was too constrained.” Staff is also cross trained, according to Simone. That way the patient’s time isn’t
wasted by having to wait long for a specific person to perform a certain task. According to Rob Devitt, president and chief executive officer at Toronto East General Hospital, the creation of this centre was a creative collaboration. “This area exists because physicians, nurses, staff room sterilization, and environmental services came together and helped us plan a more efficient way to do things,” said Devitt in a speech. “(In) a way that’s better for the patient.” All of these features were created and implemented without a cost to the system, said Devitt. It was seen as win-win for patients, health care providers and the community. “We will do everything we can to continue to innovate and be creative and help lead the way in terms of changing our health care system,” said Devitt.
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Lexicon: A Community Performance Salon WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: Rebecca Fisseha, 416-944-1101 ext.360 COST: Free A community cabaret inspired by Torontonians’ poems written at Diaspora Dialogues’ interactive installation at Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2013. Using the same 20 words that gave rise to those poems, we invite you to co-create — alongside spoken word poet Andrea Thompson, musician David Celia and actors Beryl Bain and Ash Knight.Hosted by Rhoma Spencer. Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.east yorkmirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your East York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.
Woodbine Ave., 1 crosswalk north of Danforth CONTACT: 416-425-8383 COST: Free Home baking, jams and preserves, tea room, silent auction, Victorian room (linens, lace and fine China), jewelry, books and household items. November Family Time WHEN: 11 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Pape-Danforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. CONTACT: 416-393-7727 COST: Free Stories and activities for children aged 2.5 to 6 years old with caregiver. Drop In
Annual Family Turkey Dinner at Presteign-Woodbine United WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 16 Presteign Ave. CONTACT: 416 755 8352 COST: $15 Traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings, dessert and beverages. The dinner is lovingly cooked by the men in our congregation and the home baked goods are contributed by our United Church Women’s Group. All proceeds go directly to the church. Newfoundland Night WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Legion Branch 10, 1083 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Canadian Legion Branch No.
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Diabetes WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free WoodGreen Community Services presents health information session on diabetes. Easy Living: Toronto’s Streetcar Suburbs WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Historical Society, www.riverdalehistorical
society.com COST: $5 Easy Living: Toronto’s Streetcar Suburbs is the topic of a presentation by Ian Gormick, writer, researcher, strategic analyst and policy adviser in the railway and transit fields. East York Historical Society WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart, 170 Memorial Park Ave. CONTACT: 416-396-3975, COST: Free The Result of Rebellion: North American Political Prisoners in Van Diemen’s Land. Guest speaker Dr. John C. Carter presents an illustrated lecture about actions which lead to this chapter in the shared history of Canada, the United States and Australia. He will cover events associated with the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1838.
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The City of Toronto holds public consultations as one way to engage residents in the life of their city.Toronto thrives on your great ideas and actions. We invite you to get involved.
Massey Creek Geomorphic Systems Restoration Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Notice of Commencement The Study The City ofToronto is beginning a study to identify preferred methods for enhancing the stability and function of Massey Creek. Like many urban watercourses, Massey Creek has been impacted by human activities which have led to extensive erosion and degradation of the creek’s aquatic and riparian zone habitats. Erosion has also put City trails and subsurface infrastructure at risk.
NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP NOVEMBER 15 CORPORATE FLYER In the November 15 flyer, page 28, the Insignia 32" LED TV (WebCode: 10253221) was advertised with incorrect specs. Please be advised that this TV has only 2 HDMI ports NOT 3, as previously advertised.
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The Process The study is being conducted according to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, and will result in a series of recommended projects, known as a Master Plan. The study will define the problem, consider and evaluate alternative solutions, assess impacts of the preferred solutions, and identify measures to lessen any adverse impacts. Design Workshop You are invited to attend a hands-on workshop to learn more about observed problems with the creek and explore potential solutions. Space at this event is limited.To reserve your spot, please contact us (information below). Workshop details: Date: Saturday, November 30, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus Room A212, 75 Ashtonbee Rd. Mike Logan Public Consultation Unit City of Toronto Metro Hall, 19th Fl. 55 John St. Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
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New trees for Merrill Bridge Road Park REBECCA FIELD bsrm@insidetoronto.com A slow killer is finding its way into the roots of Toronto’s baby elms, oaks and maple trees. It’s not the swift destruction of a hurricane, tornado, or ice storm – this killer finds its origins with man’s best friend. Trees are dying due to neighbourhood dogs pausing for a pee on their trunk, and some neighbourhood associations are taking steps to protect Toronto’s green canopy. The city has granted seven new trees to Merrill Bridge Road Park and six to Oakcrest Park. In order to protect them from neighbourhood dogs, drought, and improper care, neighbours are volunteering for adopt-a-tree programs to keep them alive. “Dog wees and new trees don’t really get along together,” said Christine McLean, president of the Merrill Dog Park association. The park officially became an off-leash area in 2010, causing two of the trees that were already there to die. The trees were replaced by the city, but soon died as well. “As dog owners we’ve got to do our part to make sure the trees survive,” said McLean. The seven new trees which arrived two weeks ago have temporary barricades surrounding them so that the dogs are unable to access them until they mature. “Once the trees get established they won’t be a problem,” said McLean. She’s trying to recruit artists in the area to do something with the barricades to make them more aesthetically pleasing.
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Investigation of Flooding - Leaside (Area 2) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Public Information Centre #1 Please join us at our first Public Information Centre to learn about the causes of flooding and the options that will be considered to address the problem in the study area.You will have an opportunity to view information display boards and speak one-on-one with project staff. Details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Leaside High School Cafeteria 200 Hanna Rd. (Eglinton and Bayview Avenue) Background The City ofToronto has historically experienced severe storms which have caused recurrent surface and basement flooding. On August 19, 2005, the city experienced a severe storm that resulted in flooding of many residents’ homes, caused erosion in area ravines and watercourses and damaged city roads, bridges, and sewers. In response, City Council approved the “Basement Flooding Work Plan” to undertake investigations to alleviate future flooding in 34 basement flooding areas, including Area 2. Issue Date: November 14, 2013
We would like to hear from you Public consultation is an important part of this study. Visit the project website for more information or contact us if you would like to be placed on our mailing list for updates. Mae Lee (Rigmea) Public Consultation Unit, City of Toronto Metro Hall, 19th Fl., 55 John St. Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Tel: 416-392-8210 Fax: 416-392-2974 TTY: 416-338-0889 E-mail: rigmea_lee@toronto.ca Visit: toronto.ca/involved/projects
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The second part of this series examines the catalysts that can lead teens to suicide By Lisa Rainford
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xperts agree, the teenage years can present a whole host of pressures – most of which can easily be managed with the right support from parents and caregivers. There are particular pressures, however, that if unrecognized and allowed to fester, can compel youth to take their own drastic measures to cope. With proper awareness and exposure to positive stories of inspiration, teens can change their outlook says Prof. Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. He points to all-star pitcher and Toronto Blue Jay R.A. Dickey as someone who overcame the odds. With the release of his autobiography in 2012 Wherever I Wind up: My Quest for Truth came the revelation that Dickey had been harbouring a devastating secret for most of his life – he had been sexually assaulted as a child. To cope, he turned inward and away from his family. “As one illustration of his feeling of isolation, Dickey would break into empty houses so he could sleep alone and didn’t have to go home,” Flett says. Tormented by the abuse he suffered as a child coupled with early career setbacks, Dickey contemplated suicide for a time. It was after nearly drowning in the Missouri River his perspective on life changed. “Here’s an example of someone who got a second chance and went on to become the best pitcher in the league,” Flett says. Experts who deal with suicide from across the province, say youth contemplating suicide may be dealing with a number of risk factors including isolation, perfectionism, stress, imitation, the topic’s prevalence in public discussion, as well as a need for instant gratification. The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Flett, whose collaborative work with Dr. Paul Hewitt of the University of British Columbia on perfectionism
has received widespread national and international attention. Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain they’re experiencing. “We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning,’” Flett says. “Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common.” However, family members and friends need to be aware if everything seems too perfect. Flett advises parents to look out for their teens if they are no longer feeling or seeming like their old selves. Open up a dialogue, he says.
Parents need to demonstrate to their teen that they care. Their child needs to know he or she matters, that their love is not contingent on unreachable expectations. Parents should not be afraid to share some of the mistakes they’ve made or how they overcame a difficult period in their lives. In a conversation with school teachers, who asked him what they could do when they see kids who are pushed to the limit, Flett advised them to be that person teens can open up to, to assure them that they are not alone. “They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says. “Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.” Sheeba Narikuzhy, clinical supervisor at East Metro Youth Services, says there can be a range of warning signs for youth
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We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning. Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common. – York University Prof. Gordon Flett, LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research
thinking about suicide, including significant changes in eating and sleeping habits; withdrawal from friends, family and activities and unusual behaviour or unusual neglect of appearance and a teen’s decline in school performance or attendance. “Be aware of talk of suicide, even in a joking way,” she says. Sudden or dramatic changes in personality should get parents’ attention. If teens become happy and calm after a long period of moodiness and anger, perhaps they’ve made a decision about ending their life or, if they have begun to give away prized possessions, seemingly for no reason. “The risk factors can be biological, whether teens have mental health issues like depression, anxiety or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder),” Narikuzhy says. “There are social risk factors: victimization by peers; bullying or cyber-bullying or conflict with peers; it could be a romantic relationship breakdown or a change in friendship like a fight. Fo r t e e n s , their social and peer >>> page 15
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Real teens, real trouble Keeping a close eye on a teen’s moods and activities can help determine whether there’s cause for concern.
The Catalysts: What to watch out for Metroland Media surveyed experts who deal with suicide on reasons why youth may contemplate ending their life. The following six reasons are identified as catalysts and are explained here in the hopes the information may prove helpful to parents and caregivers concerned about their own child. 1. PERFECTIONISM The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Prof. Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain, helplessness and hopelessness they’re experiencing. “No one’s that perfect,” Flett says. “People need to be attuned when their sixth sense goes off.” 2. STRESS Stress could materialize itself in teens through such issues as depression, panic attacks or addiction. Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, according to Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department. “Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says. “Have a conversation with your child. “Ask the child what’s going on, ask >>>from page 14 circle is very important.” Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life. Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, Narikuzhy says. Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be imitation. Flett confirms that suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act. “If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says. “There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life. They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’” We as a society are better off talking about suicide, yet it’s important how we broach the subject, Flett says. “What I would advocate is for parents to do their own research, but more information should be
‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.” 3. PREVALENCE IN PUBLIC DISCUSSION Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be copycats. Suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act. “If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says. “There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life. “They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’” 4. IMITATION Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life. Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, says East Metro Youth Services clinical supervisor Sheeba Narikuzhy. “For teens, their social and peer circle is very important,” she says. more readily available,” he says. Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, the feeling of never being able to meet expectations and feeling socially disconnected, according to Flett.
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Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way. – Dr. Michelle Marshall, psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre
There is a range of conditions where teens may have suicidal thoughts, agrees Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department. They might be struggling with
5. ISOLATION Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, Flett says. Feeling socially disconnected, whether it’s because of a friendship or romantic relationship breakdown or victimization by peers through bullying, can turn a person inwards. “They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says. “Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.” 6. INSTANT GRATIFICATION Teens and youth are at their wits’ end. They are desperate to get rid of their pain and they develop their own coping mechanisms to relieve that pressure. However, most of the time, they want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy says. “Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way,” she says.
- Lisa Rainford depression, panic attacks, addiction or sexual orientation. Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, she says. Normalize “Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says. “Have a conversation with your child. Ask the child what’s going on, ask ‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.” Family doctors are your first point of contact, says the psychiatrist. Most of the time, teens and youth do not want to die. They want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy stresses. “Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way.”
Fearless hero, risk-taker remembered for his generosity The loved ones of Mark Snoddon shared his story in the hopes that his lost life is never forgotten and can inspire the change needed to avoid further preventable deaths in Ontario.
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hose who knew Mark Snoddon knew he was someone you could count on. Mark wasn’t willing to settle for a mundane existence. Tackling many feats in his short life, his strongest passion was fighting fire. “He was the youngest fireman on the Baysville Fire Department,” said his mom Judy. “They called him Backdraft because he was the first one at every scene. He loved the excitement.” Mark was fearless. Always pushing the limits, he often put himself in danger to help others, scaling the roof of a burning building or climbing inside a flame-engulfed car. “Even when he was a kid, he would jump into anything. Nothing scared him,” she said. “Everybody loved him
from the time he was born. He had this huge smile. He was like a clown.” While home visiting his family on Aug. 8, 1998, at the age of 21, Mark shot and killed himself on the front lawn of the family home in the early morning hours, while his family, including his wife, was still in bed. A hero in life, Mark was honoured with a fireman’s funeral. “There were so many people there. It was unbelievable.” Following the ceremony, one of the attendees told her he had met her son when Mark was working as a gas attendant. He said when Mark found out the man was in the process of moving and didn’t have much help, Mark said he would rally some friends and help the man unload belongings the following morning. “He said he didn’t think Mark would actually show up, but there he was the next morning. That’s just the kind of guy he was. Always willing to help.” -By Kelly McShane
Parent and youth resources for prevention and coping CALL 911 if you are thinking of harming yourself or if someone you know is in imminent danger of harming themselves.
Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention >> ospn.ca Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention >> suicideprevention.ca Hope and Healing After Suicide: A practical guide for people who have lost someone to suicide in Ontario >> www.camh.ca Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Mind your Mind >> mindyourmind.ca A website for youth created by youth offering resources, tools to help manage stress and mental
health problems Mobilizing Minds >> www.mobilizingminds.ca A mental health project led by young adults, community organizations and health professionals Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Youth Line 1-800-2689688 River of Life Program >> www.riveroflifeprogram.ca Online training about Aboriginal youth suicide
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So how do we prevent teen suicide? Be open. Be honest. Admit it’s an issue. Watch for the next part in our series on youth suicide. See Part I online at bit.ly/1dTUlRK
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(ECRA-ESA#7004508)
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