World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO has been co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented.
In past years, over 300 activities in around 70 countries were reported to IASP, including educational and commemorative events, press briefings and conferences, as well as Facebook and Twitter coverage.
- More information about WSPD
- WSPD Toolkit with resources and information by IASP
- WSPD Press Package by IASP
- WSPD 2014 activities around the globe by IASP
- More information about IASP
WHO statements
- World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2014: launch of the first WHO report on suicide prevention
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World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2009: Suicide prevention in different cultures, WHO statement
pdf, 19kb - World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2009: WHO podcast
- World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2009: Road accidents, suicide and maternal conditions are leading causes of death in young people, News release
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World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2008: Think Globally, Plan Nationally, Act Locally. WHO statement
pdf, 41kb - World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2007: Suicide prevention across the life span, WHO statement
- World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2006: With understanding, new hope, Notes for the media
- World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2006: With understanding, new hope, WHO Media events calendar
- World Suicide Prevention Day, 8 September 2004: Saving lives, restoring hope, Press Release WHO/61