10 Sep World Suicide Prevention Day

People across the globe will observe World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 to raise awareness about and reach out to those affected by suicide. To show support and solidarity, kindly light a candle around 8:00 pm at the window of your house.

Preventing Suicide is about reaching out and saving lives. This day is meant to highlight the importance of support and the role it can play in combating suicide.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. A large number of those deaths are among young people between 15-29.

More than 800,000 people die by suicide every year, according to a report by WHO. But the report says that estimate is conservative because of the stigma attached to suicide-related deaths.

To International Association for Suicide Prevention suggests taking a proactive approach by checking in on those who may be at risk and by showing support for bereaved families. The first Suicide Prevention Day, sponsored by IASP and WHO, was observed on Sept. 10, 2003.

Kindly share and join the movement, lets light candles and evade the darkness. Lend a hand, lift a soul!!