Matias E. Gay, RN (He/Him/His)

Clinical Leader of Operations
Emergency Mental Health and Addictions- IWK Children’s Hospital
halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

I'm a passionate suicidology educator & Clinical Leader of Operations at the IWK Children’s Hospital Emergency Department for Mental Health and Addictions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With over 8 years of experience in mental health, my expertise lies in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and risk management across diverse settings. I am dedicated to advancing the understanding of suicidality, helping healthcare professionals and communities develop the skills needed to support those at risk.

Presentation(s):

• Who Are You? Unraveling the Existential Network of Suicidal Identity and the Deconstructed Self

  Thursday, April 3, 2025
  9:32 AM – 9:45 AM East Coast USA Time

• Suicidal Countertransference: The Unconscious Language of Emotions

  Thursday, April 3, 2025
  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM East Coast USA Time

• Examining the Perceptions and Attitudes of Nova Scotia's Healthcare Workers Towards Suicidal Youth and Their Families

  Thursday, April 3, 2025
  2:30 PM – 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time