World Suicide Prevention Day 10th Sept 2024
“Changing the narrative on suicide”
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The aims are to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raises awareness among organisations, governments, and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable.
The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide", This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides.
The theme encourages everyone to start the conversation on suicide and suicide prevention. Every conversation, no matter how small, contributes to a supportive and understanding society. By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of support.
This theme also emphasises the need to prioritise suicide prevention and mental health in policy making, and advocating for policies that prioritise mental health, increase access to care, and provide support for those in need.
If you live or work in East Sussex and you work in a role where you have frequent contact with men, you can access free suicide awareness and prevention training through our Men in Mind project: mindcharity.co.uk/east-sussex/men-in-mind
You can also join a free webinar aimed at starting the conversation around suicidal ideation with groups who often fall through the net of care, focussing on the at-risk communities of ex-offenders, women and people with autism. The webinar is being delivered by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, Rethink Mental Illness, UOK. For tickets please go to eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-together-to-change-the-narrative-on-suicide-webinar-tickets-
If you would like support or information on this issue for yourself or someone you are worried about, please go to our Crisis Page for information on local and national support: mindcharity.co.uk/urgent-help
Other useful information and guides can be found at:
mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/useful-contacts
