10/09/2025
World Su***de Prevention day
Every life matters!!
“Changing the narrative on su***de”
Each year, an estimated 720,000 people die by su***de worldwide — with devastating and far-reaching impacts on families, friends, workplaces, and communities, highlighting the urgent need for prevention, support, and systemic change.
On 10 September 2025, people and organisations across the world will unite to mark World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD) under the triennial theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de”. This year, particular focus is being placed on accessibility, with resources translated into more languages to ensure the campaign can reach and engage communities around the world.
Changing the narrative on su***de is about transforming silence, stigma, and misunderstanding into openness, empathy, and support. It is about encouraging individuals, communities, organisations, and governments to act with the following key messages:
* Awareness & Understanding: Talk openly and compassionately about su***de, challenging myths and breaking down stigma.
* Policy: Advocate for the decriminalisation of su***de and the development of national su***de prevention strategies.
* Action: Take part in training, share stories, and check in with loved ones.
* Conflict Areas: Ensure those affected by crisis and instability have access to mental health care and protective support.
World Su***de Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides a powerful opportunity every year to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action.
Everyone has a role to play. From individuals checking in with loved ones, to communities creating safe spaces, to governments enacting policies and allocating resources — together, we can change the narrative and work towards a world where su***de is prevented, and every life is valued.
