Changing the Narrative on Suicide - Be the light someone needs 🕯️
Suicide is a serious ongoing problem throughout the world. It doesn’t matter your age, race, or gender, anyone can be impacted by it in one way or another. People commit suicide for various reasons, and one of two results can occur. The first is that you try to commit suicide but survive your attempt, being left to deal with the consequences of your actions. And the second result is successfully committing suicide and leaving behind your loved ones with questions and sadness.
September 10th is #suicidepreventionday
The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” with the call to action “Start the Conversation”. This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides.
Changing the narrative on suicide is about transforming how we perceive this complex issue and shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support.
The call to action encourages everyone to start the conversation on suicide and suicide prevention. Every conversation, no matter how small, contributes to a supportive and understanding society. By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of support.
This theme also emphasizes the need to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health in policy making, calling for government action. Changing the narrative requires advocating for policies that prioritize mental health, increase access to care, and provide support for those in need.
Changing the Narrative on Suicide - #endthestigma #talk #listen #prevention #life #awareness #love @camhnews @suicideprevention.official @988canada
