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Suicide is a major public health concern. More than 48,100 people die by suicide each year in the United States; it is the 11th leading cause of death overall. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. #SuicidePreventionMonth, #SuicidePrevention, #SPM24, #BeThe1To, #shareNIMH

❝ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 ❞ ❝ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ❞ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 was first introduced in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏) through a collaboration with the World Health Organization (𝐖𝐇𝐎). Suicide is a serious global health issue, with over (700,000) 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 occurring worldwide each year. Each suicide has wide-reaching effects, causing emotional, social, and economic impacts on individuals and communities. Therefore, every year on September 10, the aim is to highlight the issue of suicide, reduce stigma, and raise awareness among organizations, governments, and the public, emphasizing the key message that 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. #SeaLionCLLHoldings #ForLifeWeThrive #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

According to World Health Organization An estimated 7,03,000 people die by suicide worldwide each year. The global suicide rate is over twice as high among men than women. Over half (58%) of all deaths by suicide occur before the age of 50 years old. Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma and encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world. #StartTheConversation #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2024

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. According to World Health Organization (WHO) Suicide is a major public health challenge, with more than 700,000 deaths each year globally. 17 Percent of people will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, yet many still find it hard to talk about because they think they are a sign of weakness or being selfish. This can stop people reaching out and puts lives at risk. Let's end these myths around suicide and make it OK to talk about. If you’re worried about someone, step in and ask how you can help. You may just save a life. Always be kind to yourself and those around you who may be suffering in silence. #ChangingtheNarrativeonSuicide #Sep10 #WSPD #WVE #SuicidePrevention

Globally, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year, making it a critical public health issue. Among young people aged 15-29, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death. Many suicides are preventable with timely interventions, awareness, and support This World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, the theme is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." The day emphasizes breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide and shifting conversations toward hope, prevention, and support for those in need. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MedLern

“Changing the narrative on suicide” Suicide is a major public health challenge, with more than 700 000 deaths each year globally. Each suicide has far-reaching social, emotional, and economic consequences, and deeply affects individuals and communities worldwide. The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action "Start the Conversation". This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. https://lnkd.in/dgvMNTQj https://lnkd.in/d28j32pC #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD WHO Regional Office for Europe World Health Organization

If we were more willing to talk publicly about suicide, and recognize it as a public health issue, it would reduce shame, increase understanding, and encourage healing for those impacted by suicide. Instead of being afraid to talk about suicide, we should be afraid not to. Understanding breaks stigma. #StopSuicide #BeHereTomorrow #WeightliftingIsMyTherapy #EquityMatters #988Lifeline

Suicide is a major public health challenge, with more than 700,000 deaths each year globally. Changing the narrative on suicide requires systemic change. It's about shifting from a culture of silence to one of openness, understanding, and support. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MCMccm

Suicide prevention: expanding the narrative to preventing the crisis, not just treating the crisis https://buff.ly/4fUo8hV #SuicidePrevention superblog by Kirsten Lawson, who summarises the recent Lancet Public Health series, which looks at addressing the risk factors and determinants of suicide, public health interventions, and the transmissibility of suicide. "Some of the most effective public health interventions for suicide prevention focus on restricting access to the ways that people take their own lives." "Reducing financial hardship and unemployment can have a positive effect on suicide rates." "We can prevent suicides by reducing access to alcohol or gambling, increasing awareness of support for domestic violence and postvention input following a suicide." "If we ensure that suicide guidelines are followed by journalists and people talking about suicide online, we can reduce the rates of suicide transmission." #SuicidePrevention #Suicide #PublicHealth #RiskFactors #Determinants #Alcohol #Gambling #Violence #SocialMedia #SocialDeterminants #RestrictingMeans #PreventingMentalIllness