IASP’s virtual cycling event, Cycle Around the Globe, is back for the eleventh year to raise awareness of suicide prevention worldwide. From 10 September – 10 October 2024, we are asking you to cycle any distance on any road, track or gym and help us work together to prevent suicide. […]
September is recognised as World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide and help raise awareness. We all play a critical role in preventing suicide. Each suicide is devasting and suicidal behaviour has a profound impact on those around them. Preventing suicide is possible and by raising awareness, […]
The estimated number of people directly bereaved by suicide each year is around 34,000. This is our number at Suicide&Co, as it is the estimated size of our target community each year who could need access to our services. The 34k Challenge recruits 34 people to take on 34km on […]
Champion Health recently collated statistics around suicide, finding: Over 700,000 people take their own life each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds (World Health Organisation) 115 people die by suicide in the UK every week – with 75% of those deaths being male (ONS) 1 in 5 people […]
