September 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day

English · 10 September 2020

On September 10th, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Federation for Mental Health (WFMP) collaborate to raise awareness of suicide and develop as well as improve suicide prevention plans. For resources, an introductory film on suicide prevention and more information, consider visiting the IASP’s website.

Take a look at our entry on the teenage novel 13 Reasons Why for literature that allows for open discussions in the classroom regarding mental health and suicide.

Click here for German suicide prevention hotlines.

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