World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed annually on 10th of September. The day is dedicated to educate and aware people about the measures to prevent the suicides that are currently increasing at an alarming rate across the globe.
Suicide is a major public health issue that needs to be addressed in order to eradicate it from the society. Lack of awareness is one of the main factors contributing to the worldwide rise in suicide mortality rates each year.
The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 is "Creating Hope Through Action". This theme serves as a powerful call to action and reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through our actions we can encourage hope and strengthen prevention, said WHO.
The main significance behind celebrating the World Suicide Prevention Day is to highlight the fact that suicides are preventable, and there are better alternatives to suicide.
The importance of the day is to reduce the stigma associated with suicides, and promote a culture where people don't hesitate to seek help.
Everyone can participate in recognizing the World Suicide Prevention Day by engaging in following activities.
1)Organise educational workshops, seminars, webinars, and events to create awareness about the suicides and their association with mental health illnesses. Invite mental health professionals, counselors, and motivational speakers for healthy discussions.
2) Launch local awareness campaigns to educate people about symptoms, causes, and warning signs of suicide. Distribute flyers, posters, and educational materials.
3)Organize online social media campaigns for mental health and suicide awareness.
Use hashtags like #Suicideprevention, #Suicidepreventionday, #mentalhealth, and more.
4)Organize and support fundraising events for suicide prevention initiatives, so that the help will reach to all the people in need.
5) Invite victims of mental health illness and encourage them to share their experiences. This will help in reducing stigma around the suicide.
6)Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions must introduce suicide prevention and mental health topics in their curriculum to create awareness.
Above all these self realisation is must.
Self love is important.
....No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
Hope is a necessity for normal life and the major weapon against the suicide impulse.
Finally one will say proudly,
"The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.”😌
