World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 – “Creating Hope Through Action”

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. Suicide is a major public health problem with far-reaching social, emotional, and economic consequences. It is estimated that there are currently more than 700 000 suicides per year worldwide, and we know that each suicide profoundly affects many more people.

“Creating Hope Through Action” is the triennial theme for the World Suicide Prevention Day from 2021-2023. This theme serves as a powerful call to action and a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through our actions, we can encourage hope and strengthen prevention.

By creating hope through action, we can signal to people experiencing suicidal thoughts that there is hope and that we care and want to support them. It also suggests that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. It also serves as a reminder that suicide prevention is a public health priority and urgent action is required to make sure suicide mortality rates are reduced.

When last did you care for the world around you?

The seemingly strong gets weak. Those who constantly keep a bold front struggle too.

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be Kind always!

Your action, my action and our collective action would save one or maybe two.

We may not be able to eradicate completely but would limit the numbers.

Your action counts. My actions too.

Just by sharing a smile.  A little affection would count.

Stretch your hands out to those drowning. The fall could be physical, yet others fall emotionally.

There is someone hurting around you.

Say no to suicidal thoughts. Save yourself because you deserve to LIVE!

Get the help you need. Be the help someone needs too.

Together we can prevent suicide if only we care a little more.

Your action counts. Let it count today!