Scope of The Review

This consultation seeks to set out the broad parameters of our review and to invite all New Brunswickers into the process and the search for solutions. 

The review was prompted by the passing of Lexi Daken in Fredericton and we will leave no stone unturned with respect to that incident, what led to her death and how it might have been prevented. At the same time, this family tragedy must serve as a cautionary tale and allow us to take a deeper look into all aspects of youth suicide prevention and mental health service provision in the province. No aspect of public or community service, private family dynamic or social or private enterprise, including the regulation of digital environments, impacting upon youth mental health is beyond the scope of this review. Working within a preventative life-cycle lens, we have adopted a definition of youth which includes the perinatal period and up to age 30.