Suicide is a global public health issue, being the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year globally, with India and China accounting for over 40% of the annual total. While more women attempt suicide, men are nearly 4 times more likely to die by suicide. Warning signs of suicide include feelings of hopelessness, being a burden to others, withdrawing from social activities, and speaking of suicide or making preparations like writing a will. World Suicide Prevention Day aims to raise awareness and encourage action to prevent suicide.

1. GLOBAL SUICIDE STATISTICS
 Suicide is 4th leading cause of death worldwide.
 One person every 40 seconds dies by suicide.
 For each suicide, there are more than 20 other people who are
attempting suicide.
 An estimated 7, 03,000 people die by suicide worldwide every year.
 India & China account for 40 % or more of annual suicides globally.
IN INDIA
FAST FACTS:
 Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact,
suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition.
 Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide
WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
 Appearing depressed or sad most of the time.
 Talking about feeling hopelessness and having no reason to live.
 Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions
 Talking about being a burden to others
 Expression of thoughts or feelings about wanting to end their life.
 Withdrawing from family, friends or colleagues.
 Changes in behavior such as restlessness, irritability, impulsivity, recklessness or aggression.
 Sleeping too much or too little.
 Losing interest in most activities.
 Speaking about arranging end- of -life personal affairs such as getting affairs in order, making a will, giving
away prized possessions.
 Being preoccupied with death or dying.
 Self-destructive behavior
10th
September
Each and every suicide is devastating and has a profound impact on those around them; World Suicide prevention day is an
opportunity to raise awareness of suicide, reduce the stigma around suicide and to encourage well informed action.
SUICIDE IS NEVER A SOLUTION. THERE’S ALWAYS A HELP.
Take any suicidal talk or behavior seriously. It’s not just a warning sign that the person is thinking about
Suicide- it’s a cry for help.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2021
Suicide is never a decision taken in a spur
of a moment. It is the result of a pervasive
battle fought with the unfavorable
circumstances in one’s life.
CREATING HOPE THROUGH ACTION
DO YOU KNOW??
Suicide is the second leading causes of
death among 15-29 year olds.
An individual suffering with Depression is
twenty times more likely to die by suicide
than someone without the disorder
17% of total death in India occurs due to suicide
More than 1, 00,000 people die by suicide every year.
As per National Crimes Records Bureau (NCRB) suicide rate in India is
10.6 per 1, 00,000 population
Every hour one student commits suicide in India.

2. YOU can prevent suicide by recognizing the warning
signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or
family member is considering suicide, there’s plenty you
can do to HELP SAVE A LIFE
SUICIDES ARE PREVENTABLE
You can prevent suicide by recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family
member is considering suicide, there’s plenty you can do to HELP SAVE A LIFE.
WHAT YOU CAN DO??
Speak up:
It’s natural to feel uncomfortable or afraid to talk about suicide. But the people who show warning signs need
immediate help-the sooner the better.
Respond quickly in a Crisis:
If a suicide attempt seems imminent, dial 911 or seek help. Remove all the potentially lethal objects but do not,
under any circumstances, leave a suicidal person alone.
Be there with them.
Listen carefully to what they feel. Let your friends and family members know that they are not alone and that you
care.
Suicide can affect any one of us and every action can connect someone
to life and the help they want.
To prevent Suicide requires us to become the Light during that darkness of pain.
YOU CAN Be the Light
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I-Call: 9152987821 (Mon to Sat from 8am - 10pm)
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Crisis TEXT LINE: NAMI: 741-741 ((24*7 crisis support via text message)
WHERE TO SEEK HELP?
WHO CAN HELP?
 Health Care professionals
 Mental health care professionals
(Psychologists, Psychiatrists, counselors)
 Social workers