Editorial: Make suicide prevention a priority

Two well-loved celebrities died by suicide this week, according to news reports. Kate Spade, the fashion designer, was found dead in New York City on Tuesday. Then, Friday morning, chef Anthony Bourdain was found dead in a French hotel room.
It’s a reminder of the toll mental illness can take on people – even those with lives many admire, and who have the resources to access good care. In 90 per cent of suicide cases, mental-health issues are present, says the Mental Health Commissio