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Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 10, 2025 Healthcare
Every year on September 10, many countries hold events to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, co-organized by the World Health Organization. The goal of the World Day is to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented.
Suicides kill more than 700,000 people each year. Many more attempt suicide.
Every suicide is a tragedy that impacts families, communities and entire countries, with long-term consequences for the loved ones of the deceased. Suicide occurs across all age groups and is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15–29.
Suicides do not only occur in high-income countries; the phenomenon is present in all regions of the world. In the first half of this decade, nearly three-quarters of the world's suicides occurred in low- and middle-income countries.
Who is at risk?
In high-income countries, there is a strong correlation between suicide and mental disorders (especially depression and alcohol use disorders) and previous suicide attempts. However, many suicides are committed impulsively in times of crisis, when the person is unable to cope with stressful life situations, such as financial and interpersonal problems, and chronic illness.
In addition, suicidal behavior often occurs in situations of armed conflict, natural disasters, violence and cruelty, or due to loss of a loved one and feelings of loneliness. Suicide rates are also high among vulnerable groups that are discriminated against, such as refugees and migrants, indigenous peoples, LGBTI people, and prisoners.
Prevention and suppression of suicides
A range of population, group and individual interventions can be used to prevent suicide. The WHO LIVE LIFE suicide prevention concept recommends the following effective and evidence-based interventions:
restricting access to means of suicide (e.g. pesticides, firearms, some medications); engaging with the media to ensure responsible reporting of suicide; developing social and emotional life skills in adolescents; promptly identifying and screening individuals with suicidal behavior.
Suicide prevention efforts must be coordinated and collaborative across different sectors of society, including health, education and the media. Given the multifaceted nature of the suicide problem, these efforts must be comprehensive and holistic.
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