World Suicide Prevention Day

• 14 Sep 2024

Source: WHO

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed annually on 10^th September to increase global awareness that suicide is preventable and to encourage open conversations about mental health.

• Suicide is a significant public health crisis, with over 700,000 deaths worldwide each year. It is also the third leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds globally. This day serves as a platform to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and emphasize that suicide prevention is possible.
  • The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from 2024 to 2026 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide” which urges open discussions about suicide and mental health, replacing stigma with understanding and support.
  • The first WSPD was launched in Stockholm on 10^th September 2003, as an initiative by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Government Initiatives Related to Suicide Prevention:
  • Mental Healthcare Act (MHA), 2017
  • KIRAN Helpline
  • Manodarpan Initiative
  • National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022

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