08/09/2020
WOLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY 2020 by~~ WCTC
Su***de prevention remains a universal challenge. Every
year, su***de is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages. It is responsible for over 800,000
deaths, which equates to one su***de every 40 seconds.
Every life lost represents someone’s partner, child, parent, friend or colleague. For each su***de approximately 135 people suffer intense grief or are otherwise affected. This amounts to 108 million people per year who are profoundly impacted by suicidal behaviour. Suicidal behaviour includes
su***de, and also encompases suicidal ideation and su***de
attempts. For every su***de, 25 people make a su***de attempt and many more have serious thoughts of su***de. Su***de is the result of a convergence of genetic,
psychological, social and cultural and other risk factors, sometimes combined with experiences of trauma and loss.
People who take their own lives represent a heterogeneous
group, with unique, complex and multifaceted causal influences preceding their final act. Such heterogeneity
presents challenges for su***de prevention experts.
These challenges can be overcome by adopting a
multilevel and cohesive approach to su***de prevention. Preventing su***de is often possible and you are a key player in its prevention! You can make a difference - as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a neighbour. There are many things that you can do daily, and also on World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD), to prevent suicidal behaviour. You can raise awareness about the issue, educate yourself and others about the causes of su***de and warning signs for su***de, show compassion and
care for those who are in distress in your community, question the stigma associated with su***de, suicidal behaviour and mental health problems and share your own experiences.
For more info plz d contact WCTC officials..