World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an annual event held on September 10th to raise awareness of suicide and its prevention. The day was first established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and is now observed by over 100 countries around the world.

The theme for WSPD 2023 is "Creating Hope Through Action". This theme reflects the importance of taking action to prevent suicide and to create a more hopeful world for everyone.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the world. It is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years. Suicide is preventable. There are many things that can be done to prevent suicide

For more information, visit the Vistara News Kannada website on World Suicide Prevention Day.