World Suicide Prevention Day
Start Date
10 September 2011
Organisation
Suicide Prevention Australia
Description
World Suicide Prevention Day calls to public attention one of the world’s largest causes of premature and unnecessary death - suicide. Events and activities are held to raise awareness about suicide and ways we can reduce suicide rates.
In 2011, the theme is 'suicide prevention in a multicultural society'.
Location
Worldwide
myDr says
Many people who die by suicide have a mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, or a drug-related illness. View our animation of the changes in your brain if you have depression and read about suicide warning signs and how to help and suicide in teenagers.
| National Helplines | |
|---|---|
| If you or someone you know is depressed and/or having suicidal thoughts, see your doctor, or phone one of these helplines. | |
| Lifeline (24 hours) | 13 11 14 |
| Kids Helpline (under 18 years of age) | 1800 55 1800 |
| Just Ask - rural mental health information | 1300 13 11 14 |
| Mensline Australia (24 hours) | 1300 78 99 78 |
| SANE Helpline - mental illness information, support and referral | 1800 18 SANE (7263) |
Last Reviewed: 25 May 2011
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