World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September

World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and break down stigma.

"Create Hope Through Action"

This year's theme is Create Hope Through Action. As a peer support service, we see everyday the role that sharing stories and holding hope for others can have in shaping the way that we see our own recovery, and the alternatives to suicide.

Any action you take can help prevent suicide- from sharing your story to offer hope, checking in with a friend, being there for our loved ones, and raising awareness on this day.

Here on the forums, we will be celebrating the theme "Creating Hope Through Action" by talking about what this theme means for us in our lives.

Here is a video from the International Association for Suicide Prevention talking about World Suicide Prevention Day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V7Rytmz2ck

How to get involved on the forums

You can:

1. Share a story of a time when you took action to support a loved one, or a time when someone took action to support you.
2. You can share a heart on the forums to let the community know you are a safe person to turn to during difficult times.

Want to read more about what you can do this World Suicide Prevention Day? Check out some suggested activities below: