10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day – Understand, Prevent, Support, Act

Today, 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day is observed, a date intended to draw attention to a serious public health problem and to reinforce the importance of prevention, listening, and timely access to specialized support. This commemoration was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, with the objective of raising awareness among the global population about the need to prevent suicidal behaviors. The day also serves as a moment to highlight that suicide can be prevented when adequate resources exist and people are willing to listen and intervene. The commemoration of this date thus seeks to reduce the stigma associated with the topic and encourage those who need help to seek professional support.