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World Suicide Prevention Day
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World Suicide Prevention Day falls on September 10 every year. It spread the awareness among the people to prevent suicides. Innumerable activities are held on this day. Many organizations, government agencies and individuals spread cognizance about suicide, mental illnesses associated with suicide, as well as suicide prevention.



The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and World Health Organization (WHO) play a crucial role in celebrating this day. This day is celebrated worldwide. At local level and globally, few of events are celebrated. World Suicide Prevention Day is not a public holiday.



According to WHO, approximately 3000 people die by suicide daily. Moreover, more than 1million individuals commit suicide every year. Suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death which is influenced by psychosocial, cultural and environmental risk factors. World Suicide Prevention Day, which first started in 2003, is annually held on September 10 each year as an IASP initiative.


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