World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September 2020
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September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2020, an annual awareness day created to establish worldwide commitment and action on suicide prevention.
The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people take their own life each year.
That’s one person every 40 seconds.
Male suicide at the highest rate in twenty years, according to new figures by the Office of National Statistics. There has also been a rise in suicide for young women aged 10-24 years old over the last seven years.
Each life lost represents someone’s partner, child, parent, friend or colleague – the ripple effect is huge, and it’s estimated that for each suicide, around 135 people suffer. This equates to up to 108 million people per year who are profoundly impacted. It’s also true that those impacted are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and attempt to take their own life.
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Please use the rescources on this page to start a conversation, reach out to a friend, colleague or loved one you think may be struggling #raise awareness, increase knowledge, debunk myths & stigma. Because suicide is preventable. #WSPD #SuicidePrevention
*The below infographic is taken from 'Mates In Mind' - more details of their resources below:
The Samaritans - Real People, Real Stories
This year the Samaritans' campaign is called 'Real People, Real Stories'
"Real stories from men who have been through tough times, encouraging other men to seek help. In a recent survey, men told us the reasons why they were struggling to cope.
- 42% of men said that pandemic restrictions have had a negative impact on their mental health
- 40% of men said that talking to others helped with concerns and worries they had during the pandemic
We understand the power of human connection and how talking can help when you’re finding life tough.
Call us free on 116 123"
You can read some of the 'real stories' via the link
Read MoreMates in Mind
Mates in Mind Managing Director, James Rudoni comments:
“We know that the effect on those impacted by suicide is lasting and we believe that every suicide is a preventable death. Mental health can be a difficult topic to address, but anything mentionable is manageable.
What we know from data previously reported by the ONS (2018) is that the risk of suicide is elevated in some sectors of the economy, such as construction, which is three times the national average for site workers, which is why we exist, to help support these sectors in bridging the mental health gaps and supporting their workforces.
Opening up a honest conversation about mental health in the workplace continues to be the most immediate and effective starting point. We cannot underestimate this important first step – helping to provide clear language, create general awareness and help people to recognise that everyone has mental health the same way that they have physical health. In this space, part of the messaging is about people recognising the signs in themselves, but awareness also is about enabling people to spot the changes in behaviour in others, combined with having increased confidence to know how to appropriately open up a conversation with a colleague.
Our experience in supporting hundreds of organisations has shown us that the work we do here at Mates in Mind can make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of an organisation and its people. This awareness day provides an opportunity for workplaces and sites across the country to get involved and start a conversation which could save a life"
Join us, in our commitment to take action, by raising awareness of suicide and starting vital conversations which could save a life.
You can access their 'spot the signs' infographic and poster via the link
Read MoreInternational Association for Suicide Prevention
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY IS HELD ON 10TH SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR. WSPD PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE, ACROSS THE GLOBE, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF SUICIDE AND SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. The 10 September is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay so why not take time to #StepCloser : raise awareness, increase knowledge, debunk myths & stigma, & reach out to someone who may be struggling. Because suicide is preventable. #WSPD #SuicidePrevention
World Suicide Prevention Day was created by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). https://www.iasp.info/wspd2020/ This year they are introducing 'Step Closer: A World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Film'. Step Closer is a short film with a positive message encouraging connections and that we all have a role to play in working together to prevent suicide.
The film is available for all to download and share below. You can access the full press release and social media toolkit for further details on what you can do to get involved.
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Mental Health at Work
"We must work together to prevent suicide, and to support people after it"
In this blog, Sophie Pullan, Senior Comms and Marketing Officer for Mental Health at work, shares her personal experience of her father’s death, and explores ways organisations can support their employees when it comes to this difficult topic.
Read MoreAndy's Man Club
Andy's Man Club is a peer to peer support group for men. For World Suicide Prevention Day AMC will be running a live presentation on what they do, why they do it and how you can access support. The talk will feature guest presenters who will be talking about their own personal experiences.
AMC would love for you to come along and see what they do.
This is open to all men and women
If you would like to join, jump on this link just before 1pm.
The platform for this talk is called google meets. The link is: meet.google.com/kaa-negr-jtt
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