World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10 September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years.
The 2021-2023 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention is ‘creating hope through action’.
Our message is clear – we’re asking you to help us create hope through action, by reflecting on how you can support someone in your life who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or at risk of suicide. Encouraging understanding and sharing experiences creates a society where people have the confidence to take action, building hope for the future.
Turn hope into action
Learn more about suicide
Are you looking to learn more about suicide? Our information page provides a thorough overview of suicide, highlights the facts and common misconceptions that surround it, and signposts to support and educational resources available to support people affected by suicide.
Support colleagues in your workplace
Suicide rates among construction workers in the UK are over three times the national average. We’ve worked tirelessly with organisations in this industry to address this. Last September, we hosted a webinar with insight from our expert speakers, covering how suicide can impact the workplace, how organisations can raise awareness around suicide and suicide prevention, and how they can support staff experiencing bereavement by suicide.
Hear what it’s like to be affected by suicide
Thousands of people in the UK die by suicide every year. Each life lost by suicide is preventable. Gigi shares her experience of depression, anxiety and suicidal feelings. Her story shows how picking up the phone to speak to loved ones and asking for help can be a lifeline.