World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. This year, the theme is suicide prevention. Every year close to 800 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Suicide occurs throughout life and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds globally.
World Health Organisation, July 2019
For more information on Suicide Prevention check out our resources from the MAP’s 4th Annual Conference On Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Behaviours which took place in June 2019.