World Suicide Prevention Day: The Facts and Figures

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September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual international awareness day set up to break down the stigma around suicide in order to tackle the ever increasing problem. With rates of suicide on the rise, we bring you the facts and figures on suicide rates, causes and potential ways to help reduce the tragic figures; check out our infographic below to learn more.

Useful links:

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
• https://www.depressionalliance.org/
• https://youngminds.org.uk/
• http://ismho.org/
• http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
• https://www.befrienders.org/

References:

1. https://www.befrienders.org/suicide-statistics
2. http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide
3. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-018-0222-x
4. https://save.org/about-suicide/warning-signs-risk-factors-protective-factors/