When is World Suicide Prevention Day?
Sunday September 10thWorld Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place on September 10th each year, aims to find ways to avoid suicide. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) coordinates the celebration.
The suicide figures are worrying. Around 47,000 people die by suicide in the United States each year. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, according to this. According to an average, 129 suicides per day in the United States occur. About 1.4 million people die by suicide each year.
Suicide is a worldwide phenomenon. 800,000 people die each year by taking their own lives around the world. Suicide is the leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds.. Suicide causes by multiple risk factors. Mental illness, inability to cope with life stressors, and persistent pain and illness are all common risk factors. Refugees, prisoners,, and LGBT groups are among the most vulnerable groups for suicide by suicide. Bullied kids are another vulnerable group. Bullied children are another vulnerable group.
Suicide is entirely preventable, according to the sad news. One way to avoid it is to limit access to firearms and medications. Other methods include early care for the mentally ill, school-based interventions, and training health professionals to assess and manage suicidal behavior. A recent suicide attempt is the most likely risk factor for suicide. Following this, follow-up care and assistance for those who have attempted suicide are highly recommended.
Faith community members, educators, parents, prescription drug use, social care, and mental health organizations are among the key suicide prevention partners for suicide prevention.
