September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2012
UN WHO

World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3000 people commit suicide daily. For every person who completes a suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives.

The sponsoring International Association for Suicide Prevention, the co-sponsor WHO and other partners advocate for the prevention of suicidal behaviour, provision of adequate treatment and follow-up care for people who attempted suicide, as well as responsible reporting of suicides in the media.

At the global level, awareness needs to be raised that suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death. Governments need to develop policy frameworks for national suicide prevention strategies. At the local level, policy statements and research outcomes need to be translated into prevention programmes and activities in communities.

This is especially important to the trans-community where according to one recent survey which found “A staggering 41% of respondents reported attempting suicide compared to 1.6% of the general population.” The report also found the number one factor in reducing suicides is family acceptance and not only did family support reduce suicides but it also reduced other health risks such as HIV/AIDS.

Suicide Prevention Hot Lines…
The Trevor Project
Toll-free: 866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
24/7 GLBT Youth Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hotline.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Toll-free 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
 24/7 free and confidential, nationwide network of crisis centers.

Veterans Crisis Line | Hotline, Online Chat & Text
Toll-free 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
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