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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

Posted on: Sept. 9, 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 takes place on 10th September to promote suicide awareness and prevention. It is held annually and organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) with the…
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The Increasing Rates of Suicide among Migrants and Asylum Seekers

Posted on: Aug. 27, 2023

As part of World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, this blog will examine the increasingly troubling area of suicide among migrants and asylum seekers and the reasons behind it. Trying to explore the issue of suicide among the migrant and asylum seeker…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

Posted on: Aug. 10, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 is a suicide awareness day which is held annually on 10th September. It is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) with the aim of promoting…
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Suicides in Treatment and Aftercare

Posted on: Sept. 7, 2022

Suicide is a significant health and social problem and those with any form of addiction are most at risk. Numerous studies have highlighted the link between addiction and suicide. It is well known that alcohol, and many other addictive substances, are…
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The Increase in Pre-Teen and Teenage Suicide

Posted on: Aug. 31, 2022

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day held on 10th September 2022, this blog examines the increase in pre-teen and teenage suicides. It is evident that the pandemic caused a rise in poor mental health conditions worldwide. However, these issues…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

Posted on: Aug. 30, 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 is an international event sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). It takes place each year on 10th September and aims to raise awareness of…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2021

Posted on: Sept. 8, 2021

One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide. This is a shocking figure and unfortunately, even in the 21st century, there is still a stigma attached to suicide. While many people are reluctant to talk about this issue, simply ignoring…
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Was there an Increase in Suicides During the Lockdown?

Posted on: Sept. 8, 2020

It is a well known fact that social isolation can have a negative impact on emotional wellbeing. For this reason, there was an increase in mental health issues during the lockdown and many people sought medical help during this time. As individuals…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

Posted on: Sept. 3, 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). The theme for the third year running is: ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’. The aim is to raise awareness of suicide and provide information…
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The Increase in Male Suicides

Posted on: Sept. 3, 2020

Recently there has been an alarming increase in mental health problems across the board. Medical professionals are reporting an increase in individuals seeking help for anxiety & depression and other mental health disorders. Sadly, there has also been a…
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Suicide and Social Media

Posted on: July 11, 2019

The recent story of the death of the YouTuber ‘Etika’ to suicide has been truly shocking not only to his subscribers and fans but to the social media community as a whole. His tragic death, and the recent suicides of reality TV stars, has led to increased…
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Should We Stop Saying ‘Commit Suicide’?

Posted on: Sept. 10, 2018

The expression ‘commit suicide’ is often used when referring to people who take their own life. Along with many others we feel that this term should not be used as it implies a crime has been ‘committed’. Throughout our website and publications we use…
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Why Are Males More Likely to Attempt Suicide than Females?

Posted on: Sept. 7, 2018

This blog examines the issue of male suicide. It compares male vs female suicide rates and discusses the issue of male depression and the link to suicide. We ask why suicide rates among men are so high, and what can be done about these distressing…
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Is Self-Harm and Suicide Linked?

Posted on: Sept. 5, 2018

The number of individuals self-harming has rapidly increased in recent years. A recent study by The Children’s Society reported that one in four 14-year-old girls in the UK are self-harming. This statistic is alarming. However, we are investigating…
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Suicide and How to Recognise the Signs

Posted on: Sept. 2, 2018

Why would someone attempt suicide and what are the signs of suicidal behaviour in an individual? These questions are the subject of this blog. A common expression synonymous with suicide is that it is a ‘permanent solution to a temporary problem’…
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Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and Suicidal Thoughts?

Posted on: Sept. 1, 2018

Antidepressants are regularly prescribed for depression and are also used to reduce the risk of suicide. However, there is mounting evidence that antidepressants can cause suicidal thoughts in a person who previously had no thoughts of suicide…
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Is There a Link Between Social Media and Suicide?

Posted on: Aug. 15, 2018

In recent years, the rise in teenage suicides has been shocking. Although the role social media plays in suicides is not totally transparent or clear-cut, recent studies have linked a rise in rates of anxiety and depression in teenagers to their use of…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2018

Posted on: Aug. 8, 2018

In the past 45 years there has been a 60% increase in suicide rates worldwide, and the total number of annual suicides stands at almost 1 million. It is therefore vital that nations focus on World Suicide Prevention Day 2018 and develop strategies to help…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2014

Posted on: Sept. 8, 2014

According to the World Health Organisation, there are approximately one million suicides globally each year — this is one every 40 seconds. World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10th September 2014 and it is a day when all nations focus on worldwide action…
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Suicide Myths

Posted on: April 29, 2013

There are a number of myths related to suicide and many people find it difficult to separate fact from fiction. We will look at some of the most common misunderstandings…
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The Warning Signs of Suicide

Posted on: June 15, 2012

One of the most devastating aspects of suicide is the feeling of helplessness. Could I have done something to prevent this tragedy? What were the signs that something was wrong? Should I have realised they were feeling this way…