We may not be able to pinpoint the exact figure,
but we do know that each individual suicide
is a tragic loss of life. It is hard to imagine the
extreme psychological pain that leads someone
to decide that suicide is the only course of action.
Reaching out to someone who is struggling can
make a difference.
‘Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and
Saving Lives’ is the theme of the 2015 World
Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), an initiative of the
International Association for Suicide Prevention
(IASP) and the WHO, a co-sponsor of meetings
and events related to WSPD 2015. Since 2003,
WSPD has taken place on 10th September each
year. It serves as a call to action to individuals and
organizations to prevent suicide. This year, the
theme encourages us all to consider the role that
offering support may play in combating suicide.