World Suicide Prevention Day: Know early symptoms to help prevent suicides

Sept. 10: World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. On World Suicide Prevention Day,  let’s spread the awareness on knowing the early symptoms & early preventive measures towards avoiding it.

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay let’s spread the awareness on knowing the early symptoms & early preventive measures towards avoiding it. pic.twitter.com/vI50ZjaOSF

— NHM_Assam (@nhm_assam) September 10, 2021

The theme of WSPD 2021, “Creating hope through action,” reflects the need for collective, action to address this urgent public health issue. All of us- family members, friends, co-workers, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, political officials and governments- can take action to prevent suicide in the Region.

The overall goal of this day is to raise awareness about suicide prevention worldwide. Objectives include promoting stakeholder collaboration and self-empowerment to address self-harm and suicide through preventative action. These can be achieved through capacity building of healthcare providers and other relevant actors, positive and informative messaging aimed at the general population and at-risk groups such as young people, and facilitating open discussion on mental health at home, at school, in the workplace, etc. Those contemplating or affected by suicide are also encouraged to share their stories and seek professional help.