TTC commuters are accustomed to delays on the subway, which are sometimes caused by suicides on the tracks. Though for most commuters the announcement might result in being late for work or school, some have the misfortune of witnessing a suicide. This can translate into either shock or trauma. People suffering in the aftermath of witnessing suicides have found refuge in online forums, with many coalescing on Reddit. The social media forum features posts from witnesses to TTC suicides.
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Suicides by first responders raise alarm, prompt awareness campaign
According to the Tema Conter Memorial Trust — a charity that provides support to military and emergency services workers — nearly 30 first responder suicides were reported across Canada from April to early November.
Seasonal depression linked to subway suicide attempts
Between 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 a.m. Nov. 11, the TTC saw three suicide attempts. Ashleigh Dalton of Toronto Public Health said November and December are strongly linked to seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder.