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
WHO statements
World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2014: launch of the first WHO report on suicide prevention
World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2009: Suicide prevention in different cultures, WHO statement
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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
World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2008: Think Globally, Plan Nationally, Act Locally. WHO statement
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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
http://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/wspd/en/
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