World Suicide Prevention Day

08 September 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10 September each year and provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. 

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 2021-2023 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, is ‘creating hope through action’. 

All our staff are encouraged to complete the Zero Suicide Alliance 20-minute suicide prevention training which provides a better understanding of the signs to look out for and the skills we all need to approach someone who is struggling. 

Through our Check-In mental health and suicide prevention campaign, we are aiming to promote a wellbeing culture by normalising the conversation around mental health and suicide.  

Staff have raised awareness of the importance of reaching out for help by sharing their own personal experiences which can be viewed here

It is important that people living with mental health problems know that they are not alone and by encouraging open conversations, we are helping to break down stereotypes. We know that opening up about how we are feeling is the first step to feeling better.

Help for suicidal thoughts

If you're feeling like you want to die, it's important to tell someone.

Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.

The NHS website has details of all the different options for getting the help you need.

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