IASP is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and to alleviating its effects. Our vision is of a compassionate world, free of suicide.
We want to
#ChangeTheNarrative
on suicide this
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
. We want to inspire individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to engage in open and honest discussions about suicide and suicidal behaviour.
View the official World Suicide Prevention Day 2018 video with International Association for Suicide (IASP) President Prof. Murad Khan where he discusses
#WSPD
throughout the world and the theme, "Working Together to Prevent Suicide."
#suicideprevention
Overwhelmed to see so many activities this year despite current circumstances related to
#COVID19
& that people are still finding innovative ways to connect & join together to mark
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
.
Find out more here 👇
As World Suicide Prevention Day dawns IASP President
@MuradMKhan
presents his
#WSPD2019
speech, sharing the message that suicide is preventable, and that prevention is facilitated by collective collaboration by everyone:
#SuicidePrevention
We have also adapted our
#WSPD
speech from IASP President
@MuradMKhan
with subtitles so that everyone can engage in our message that suicide is preventable - watch it now on:
#SuicidePrevention
Did you know that all funds raised on
#WSPD2018
and pledged to IASP go towards the establishment of community suicide prevention activities and training. Can't cycle, check out the IASP JustGiving page and support one of the registered individuals/groups
"Working together to prevent suicide means not only to share and discuss what we know about the effects of media portrayals on suicide, but also to largely think outside the box." Prof Thomas Niederkrotenthaler:
#WSPD2019
#SuicidePrevention
We continue to support our
#lightacandle
campaign in acknowledgement & support for
#suicideprevention
& to enable those bereaved to remember a lost loved one & for the survivors of suicide. Download our
#WSPD
banner in various languages here 👉
To mark
#WSPD2019
the IASP ECG have created a
#WSPD
edition of Engage - the ECG newsletter, in which ECG members and leading researchers share how they work together to prevent suicide:
#SuicidePrevention
#suicideprevention
requires the efforts of many. Through action, you can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments - as a member of society, a child, a parent, a friend, a colleague or as a neighbour. You can
#bethelight
. Find
#WSPD
events 👉
Criminalising suicide is counterproductive. It does not deter people from taking their lives, but does deter them from seeking help in a moment of crisis. Suicide must be decriminalised. Learn more in
@UnitedGMH
’s latest report ➡️
#WSPD
Today
#WorldMentalHealthDay2019
is the FINAL DAY to log your distances with our Cycle Around the Globe Campaign! If you are cycling/cycled to raise awareness for suicide prevention activities please remember to complete your distances @
Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide.
Tomorrow is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
so why not take 40 seconds to: raise awareness, increase knowledge, debunk myths and stigma, and to reach out to someone you think may be struggling.
Because suicide is preventable
#40seconds
Cycle Around the Globe is getting up to speed! Participants have already pledged over 9,000 miles!
#WSPD
#WSPD2019
#cyclearoundtheglobe
Registration is easy and takes a few minutes online at
.
Tracking your cycling/walking begins 10th Sept
By creating hope through action, we can signal to people experiencing suicidal thoughts that there is hope, that we care and want to support them.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
"The key underlying purpose of all joint working has been to enhance knowledge and understanding of suicidal behaviour, with a view to promoting effective approaches to its reduction and prevention."-Prof. Steve Platt:
#WSPD2019
#SuicidePrevention
For WSPD and World Mental Health Day 2019 we have interviewed some experts in the field of suicide prevention and research to hear about the work they do and its potential for the future. We are proud to introduce "In Conversation with Professor De Leo”
Check out a recent news item on Cycle Around the Globe in support of this years' World Suicide Prevention Day & raising awareness of suicide. Read more on the campaign & when it is kicking off:
@IASPinfo
&
@aisrap
Suicide can affect every one of us; we should all feel equipped, supported and inspired to act as we try to prevent more suicides around the world.
#bethelight
this World Suicide Prevention Day.
Join us in being a beacon of light and spreading a message of hope. Together, we can create a world where few people die by suicide.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Today is
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
so why not take time to
#StepCloser
: raise awareness, increase knowledge, debunk myths & stigma, & reach out to someone who may be struggling. Because suicide is preventable.
#WSPD
#SuicidePrevention
IASP is delighted to announce the support of Twitter again this World Suicide Prevention Day. Twitter will automatically apply the international yellow and orange suicide prevention ribbon as an emoji to your hashtag.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
#WSPD
#WSPD2019
#SuicidePrevention
A listening ear can make all the difference. By acknowledging their pain, you are demonstrating empathy and a desire to help; stepping closer to those in need of support.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
#StepCloser
We want to break down the major barriers by creating a more accepting society where people are encouraged to come forward to receive help and feel comfortable in accessing the care they need and want.
#WSPD
This
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
evening, light a candle in acknowledgement and support for suicide prevention and to enable those bereaved to remember a lost loved one and for the survivors of suicide.
#BeTheLight
By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide & encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. Find out how you can get involved on
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
here 👉
The insights and stories of people with a lived experience of suicide can be extremely powerful in helping others understand suicide better and encourage people to reach in to support someone, and for individuals to reach out for help themselves.
#WSPD
On today
#WorldMentalHealthDay
and everyday take
#40seconds
of action to:
-Talk to someone about how you're feeling
-Reach out to someone who has been affected by suicide
-Discuss with your family, colleagues, politicians about the importance of protecting our mental health.
Under the theme of
#CreatingHopeThroughAction
, we continue to strive to encourage understanding and compassion by reaching out a helping hand and listening.
Listen to IASP President Professor Rory O'Connor's
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
message 👇
Suicide is not a comfortable subject to talk about. But we all can reach in and ask somebody if they are in distress or having suicidal thoughts.
#CreatingHopeThroughAction
Unfortunately someone has launched an attack on our website/server. Whilst unsuccessful, it is causing difficulties accessing our website, which we're working on. If you are in crisis please visit: , or
#WSPD
79% of suicides occur in low-and middle-income countries. Acknowledging suicide as a public health priority is vital. National strategies are essential for elevating
#suicideprevention
on the political agenda.
#StepCloser
this
#WorldMentalHealthDay
to raise awareness.
Remember you can still join
#CycleAroundtheGlobe
, all the way up until October 10th! Check out for more information on registering, for participant bibs and certificates!
#WSPD19
We are proud to announce the new
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
theme for 2021-2023 is 'Creating Hope Through Action'. Over the next 3 years, we aim to create a movement of preventative action, to drive behaviour change & ultimately, prevent more suicides.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
resources aim to support those around the world with banners and more in many languages. Resources continue to be added as we lead up to September 👉
Don't forget to Light A Candle for Suicide Prevention at 8pm, wherever you are, to remember those who have died or been bereaved by suicide, or as a symbol of solidarity and hope that together we can prevent suicide
#WSPD2019
#SuicidePrevention
Suicide is a major public health problem with far-reaching social, emotional & economic consequences. By encouraging understanding, reaching in & sharing experiences, this theme gives people the confidence to take action. Create hope through your action this
#WSPD
‘Creating Hope Through Action’ is a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide. It aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us. We want to encourage understanding, reaching in and sharing experiences, as showcased in these
#WSPD2021
illustrations .
Professor Matthew Spittal gives the key takeaways from his plenary at
#IASPPIRAN2023
this morning on the problem of using big data to make treatment decisions.
Today is Self-Injury Awareness Day
#SIAD
Self-injury is intentional, its not just an attention seeking behaviour, it can affect anyone and its not always about suicide
You can observe
#SIAD
by:
Being kind to yourself 🧡
Checking in on a friend 🤝
Speaking to a professional 👩⚕️
Thank you everyone for joining in to mark
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
2022. Let's continue this momentum throughout the year to highlight the message that suicides are preventable.
Through action, we can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments - as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a neighbour. You can
#BeTheLight
.
#SuicidePrevention
is a global challenge. Suicide is among the top 20 causes of death, responsible for over 800,000 deaths - 1 suicide every 40 seconds.
Raise awareness, reduce stigma,
#StepCloser
Resources for
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
are 👇.
Don't forget to
#LightaCandle
at 8PM tonight to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a lost loved one and for the survivors of suicide on
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
This World Suicide Prevention Day if you are struggling, reach out - there are many excellent supports out there which can help you. For a list of Crisis centers visit:
#WSPD2019
#SuicidePrevention
Through action, you can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments - as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a neighbour.
#bethelight
The decriminalisation of suicide in countries where suicide is still considered a criminal act, is a fundamental stepping stone in ensuring access to appropriate mental health services. Read the report from
@UnitedGMH
👉
#WorldMentalHealthDay
At 8pm on
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
remember to
#LightaCandle
near a window to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a lost loved one and for the survivors of suicide.
The
#WSPD
theme ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ urges us to encourage understanding, reach in & share experiences. We want to give people the confidence to take action. To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. You can
#bethelight
Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Today we recognise the importance of coming together and finding connection for those who have been touched by loss through suicide.
#SurvivorDay
@afspnational
At IASP we endeavour to make events accessible to everyone. If you are a wheelchair user please join our
#cycletheglobe
virtual event and contribute your distances to mark
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
.
Register here 👉 .
Suicide is not a comfortable subject to talk about. But we all can reach in and ask somebody if they are in distress or having suicidal thoughts. The
#WSPD
film is available in many languages for sharing and downloading here 👉
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on the 10th of Sept to draw attention to this important public health issue globally and to share a message that suicides are preventable. Mark the day with us by creating hope through your action.
"Suicide is not a disease that can be cured, but a behaviour that can be performed for many reasons often difficult to disentangle as they change over time.
#SuicidePrevention
requires a multilevel approach & collaboration"says Diego De Leo at the 32nd IASP World Congress Launch.
The official
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
website is now LIVE! Visit to access further details, resources & information to get involved with the
#WSPD21
campaign.
Congratulations to the winners of the IASP awards, Barry McGale (The Farberow Award) and Yasuyuki Shimizu (The Ringel Service Award) for their outstanding contributions in the field of suicide prevention. 🌟
#IASPPIRAN2023
Some people find it hard to talk about their thoughts and may be reluctant to share them with others.
#Stepcloser
by showing compassion in reaching out to those who are struggling and starting a conversation that could save a life.
#WSPD2020
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Mental Health has been relatively unaddressed due to a lack of investment. In recent years, the importance of
#mentalhealth
has been emphasised within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, with key indicators striving for a reduction in deaths by suicide.
A3: Preventing suicide requires the efforts of many. It takes family, friends, co-workers, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, political officials and governments.
#ElevateTheConvo
#NSPW
#WSPD2020
#BeThe1To
#BeThere
This
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
, know that there is support available if you are in crisis or need to talk. Reach out and access resources within your area. Crisis centres and other available resources around the world are listed here:
The criminalisation of attempted suicide undermines national and international suicide prevention efforts and impedes access among vulnerable individuals and groups to suicide prevention and mental health services.
#WSPD
Preventing suicide requires us to speak openly about suicide. Through action, you can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments.
#BeTheLight
"Are you okay? Are you having thoughts about suicide?" Taking time to reach out to someone in your community
could change the course of their life.
#WSPD2022
A small act of kindness can make a world of difference to someone struggling with thoughts of suicide. Reach out, listen without judgment, and let them know they're not alone. Your support could be their lifeline.
#BeTheLight
'The 32nd World Congress provides a place and space where all of our voices are heard equally' IASP President, Professor Rory O'Connor opens
#IASPPIRAN2023
#IASPGOLDCOAST2021
is the primary global collaborative opportunity for expert thinking related to suicide &
#suicideprevention
, bringing together academics, researchers, practitioners, those with lived experience, diverse backgrounds, & innovators 👉
'Now more than ever, we need to work collaboratively to help minimize the mental health impact of the pandemic.'
@IASPinfo
President
@suicideresearch
highlighting the important of conferences like
#IASPGOLDCOAST2022
.