World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 – “Changing the narrative on Suicide” with the call to action “Start the conversation.”

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.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 – “Changing the narrative on Suicide” with the call to action “Start the conversation.” This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides.

Changing the narrative on suicide is about transforming how we perceive this complex issue and shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support.
This theme also emphasises the need to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health in policy making, calling for government action.

The call to action encourages everyone to start the conversation on suicide and suicide prevention.

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!

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

Check out this link:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day/world-suicide-prevention