World Suicide Prevention Day

We are supporting world suicide prevention day - 10th September by highlighting to our membership (and others who follow us on our social media platforms) the work of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (a non-profit charitable organisation).

They have created a video clip and other resources (below) to celebrate the day.

Around 700,000 people die by suicide every year, with over 75% of suicides occurring in low-and-middle-income countries. Suicide is a global concern and a serious public health issue in every country; however suicides are preventable. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world.

World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on 10 September every year, exists as a platform to raise awareness of suicide and to promote preventative measures with the aim to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally.

IASP encourage you to share this film and use their resources, guides and information on the IASP WSPD website and join them in taking action during this time.

Suicide in the workplace -

• Building a suicide prevention strategy.
• A Manager's guidebook on preventing suicide at work. (the partner links in this pdf are from USA)
• Supporting someone in the workplace at risk of suicide. (the partner links in this pdf are from Australia)
• Taking time to reach out leaflet. (the partner links are from a variety of sources)
• World suicide stats.