World Suicide Prevention Day| Painter Babu Rishabh Shukla

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay is observed on September 10 each year to promote worldwide action to prevent suicides. Various events and activities are held during this occasion to raise awareness that suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death.

Suicide is a growing problem and the numbers tell a shocking story. Every 40 seconds someone takes their own life according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That’s about 800,000 people worldwide every year — although some estimates put that number closer to 1 million.

Stretch out your hand to someone who may need help.  We can all learn the warning signs of suicidal "ideation." If we spot them early enough, we can take action.

Talking about this issue is an important first step in ridding society of the idea that mental health issues should remain hidden. On World Suicide Prevention Day, host or simply attend a panel discussion on how mental problems intensify thoughts of suicide.

Let's join hands together to prevent suicide.

Because ..........

You have the power to say, "This is not how my story will end."