World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10
World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10th September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and #SuicidePrevention.
#Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years.
The 2021-2024 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention is ‘creating hope through action’.
Their message is clear – they’re asking you to help create hope through action, by reflecting on how you can support someone in your life who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or at risk of suicide. Encouraging understanding and sharing experiences creates a society where people have the confidence to take action, building hope for the future.
If you need help with your mental health, there are hundreds of organisations across the UK dedicated to providing support. Find organisations in your local area on aDoddle.
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport
Source; World Suicide Prevention Day – Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)