Thread by @WHO

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 

#Suicide is a global public health issue.
All ages, sexes and regions of the world are affected.

There is a lot we can do to prevent suicide bit.ly/38SqBsz

Do you know someone who may be considering #suicide?
Reach out. Offer help.
Let them know you care.

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1 in 100 deaths is by #suicide.

Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer - or war and homicide.

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If you feel like life is not worth living, reach out for help.

You are not alone.

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At risk of #suicide:
-People who previously tried to take their own life
-People with depression/alcohol/drug problems
-People suffering from emotional distress/chronic pain/illness
-People who have experienced violence/abuse/other trauma
-People who are socially isolated

Research has shown that many people who die by #suicide have seen a #HealthWorker in the previous month.
Therefore, 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ have an important role to play in recognizing, assessing & supporting people who are at risk of suicide.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay 

If you feel like life is not worth living, reach out for help.
You are not alone.

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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

For many young people, the teenage years are a time of exploring opportunities & freedoms, but they can also be a time of anxiety about academic performance, relationships & the future.

This is what 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 can do to help prevent #suicide among teenagers.

In 2019, among young people aged 15-29, #suicide was the 4th leading cause of death after road injury, tuberculosis and interpersonal violence.

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👮🏻‍♂️Police
👩‍🚒Firefighters
and other emergency responders are often the first on the scene of a #MentalHealth crisis or #suicide attempt.
If you are a 👮or 👩‍🚒, this is how you can you help someone in a crisis situation.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay 

Do you know someone who may be considering #suicide?
Learn the warning signs.
Reach out. Offer help.
Let them know you care.

▶️ bit.ly/38SqBsz

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

It's difficult to talk about #suicide.

But talking openly about suicide can help prevent it, allowing time to rethink and consider options.

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Work can be good for #MentalHealth, but a negative working environment or work-related stress can lead to physical & mental health problems.

This is what employers can do to help prevent #suicide among employees

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Key ways to prevent #suicide:
🚫restricting access to means
👨‍💻educating the media on responsible reporting
🙋‍♀️building life skills among young people to cope with life stresses
👁 early identification, management & follow-up of people at risk of suicide
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WHO's #SuicidePrevention resource for filmmakers aims to help everyone involved in the production of #suicide & self-harm content for TV, cinema & theatre to maximize the positive impact of their work & reduce the risk of potential harmful effects bit.ly/2paonRG

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