Join us in observing World Suicide Prevention Day, a significant day dedicated to highlighting the importance of suicide prevention and supporting those facing mental health challenges. This year, we embrace the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide," aiming to transform how we discuss and understand suicide. We have an impactful […]
Join us for our Walk for a Life event to remember those we have lost, raise awareness, encourage and empower people in Somerset to take action to prevent suicide. Walk start time: 10.30amLocation: Quaker Meeting House, 13 Bath Place, Taunton, TA1 4EP, following a wheelchair/pushchair friendly loop around Taunton, ending […]
Join SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) for our annual Walk/Run around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN on August 3, 2024. This event is not just about miles covered; it's about coming together as a community to support one another and raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Whether […]
Milton Public Library is pleased to place a Garden of Hope at our Beaty branch in 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to paint a message and images of hope, plus learn more about what the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition and the importance of the garden. The rocks will be officially […]
About the event World Suicide Prevention Day is 10 September 2024, this year as we approach WSD, we are remembering those who have died by suicide and reaching out to the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. Senior Associate Solicitor Ayse Ince will be joined by Amelia Wrighton, […]
Run or walk with us! Help support suicide awareness and prevention. Life;Story is our annual event to join together in promoting community awareness and uniting in our desire to support people impacted by suicide and thoughts of suicide. Life;Story is held during Suicide Prevention Month (September) in Florida and Illinois […]
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 […]
Anyone who has been affected by suicide will be invited to contribute a “Dedication Flag” that represents someone lost to suicide. Contributors will be able to design on material in whatever way the person chooses to remember and reflect the person that has died. These flags will then be tied […]
Over 3,000 Australians lose their lives to suicide every year. Tragically, over 3,000 Australians lose their lives to suicide every year. These people are our family, friends and loved ones. Join us to walk for World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) to remember those we’ve lost to suicide, and raise […]
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. […]
The World Health Organization lists interacting with the media on responsible reporting as one of four key, evidence-based strategies for preventing suicide at a population level. This recommendation arises from what is now a rich body of literature describing the Werther and Papageno effects. The theory underpinning these effects is […]
