World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September
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| Raising community awareness and breaking down the taboo is important to make progress in preventing suicide. |
The International Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed every year on September 10 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). The purpose of celebrating this day is to raise awareness to prevent suicide worldwide. The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’.
History of World Suicide Prevention Day:
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in association with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has been organizing various World Suicide Prevention Day programs continuously since 2003.
About International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP):
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is a non-governmental organization for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and those working to prevent suicide, to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior. The platform provides. Founded in 1960 by the late Professor Erwin Ringel and Dr. Norman Farbero, the IASP now consists of professionals and volunteers from 77 countries.
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