The Latest Breaking News from World Suicide Prevention Day

Suicide prevention should be part of ‘game plan’ in sport, says William

The Prince of Wales was joined by wife Kate on World Suicide Prevention Day to launch a toolkit called On Your Side.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

World Suicide Prevention Day: what do latest EU and Spain data show

Suicide deaths in the EU fell slightly in 2023 and are below levels a decade ago. Three in four victims are men. In Spain, figures show a fall, as the WHO calls to end stigma.

Euronews · Sep 10

Housewives make up over 50% of India’s female suicides | Data

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 highlights issue of high suicide rate among housewives in India. Data from 2021 shows that housewives account for over 50% of female suicides. In the South, where female literacy rates are high, there is a clash between modern perspectives and traditional societal norms. The National…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Dr Alex George shares heartbreaking tribute to brother on World Suicide Prevention Day

Former Love Island star Dr Alex shared how much he missed his younger brother, while his voice can be heard in the video saying: "If I could tell Llyr anything, it would be 'I miss you'"

Daily Mirror · Sep 10, 2022

Experts push for suicide 'safety planning'

Mental health experts are calling on Australians who have suicidal thoughts to look into "safety planning" on World Suicide Prevention Day.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day: Family speak out after mother refused mental health support took her own life

The grieving family of a mother who took her own life after mental health staff decided she “was not a suitable candidate for treatment” have spoken out to back a major suicide prevention campaign.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Police reach out to students on World Suicide Prevention Day

Awareness drives held to dispel stigma surrounding mental health counselling

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2022

Lifeline's walk to remember lives lost on World Suicide Prevention Day

Hundreds prepare to walk on Friday to remember those lost to suicide.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

Dublin bikers organise journey to Wexford in aid of suicide prevention

A group of Dublin motorcycle enthusiasts will journey from Smithfield to Wexford on World Suicide Prevention Day

Dublin Live · Aug 3, 2022