World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed annually on September 10. The day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
The purpose of WSPD is to raise awareness about the global issue of suicide and to promote preventative measures to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts worldwide.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to increase awareness about the scale and impact of suicide, as well as the role that individuals, communities, and organizations can play in preventing it.
The day focuses on the following objectives:
1. Raising awareness: WSPD helps educate the public about the prevalence of suicide, its risk factors, and the importance of early intervention and support for those who are struggling.
2. Encouraging open dialogue: The day promotes open conversations about suicide and mental health, helping to break down the stigma surrounding these topics and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.
3. Sharing resources and information: WSPD provides an opportunity to share information about available resources, such as crisis helplines, support groups, and mental health professionals, to ensure that people in need can access help.
4. Advocating for effective prevention strategies: The day supports efforts to develop and implement evidence-based strategies to prevent suicide, such as improving access to mental health care, promoting responsible media reporting, and providing support to those bereaved by suicide.
5. Fostering community involvement: WSPD encourages communities to come together to support those who are affected by suicide and to take collective action to prevent it.
On World Suicide Prevention Day, various events and activities are held around the world, including educational workshops, awareness campaigns, fundraising events, and memorial services for those who have lost their lives to suicide. By shining a light on this critical issue and working together to prevent it, we can help save lives and promote mental health and well-being for all.
Hidden Object Games
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, we’ve created a special Hidden Object Game to spread awareness and spark conversations about mental health. This game is filled with symbols of hope, understanding, and resilience, all set in peaceful and supportive scenes.
Navigate through serene landscapes, quiet libraries, cozy counseling offices, and supportive group settings, looking for objects that symbolize positivity and mental health support. These objects include a candle (signifying hope), a lifesaver (depicting support), a semicolon (a symbol for suicide prevention), a heart (symbolizing love and understanding), and many more.
This game is not just for fun, it is also an interactive way to encourage open dialogues about mental health, reduce the stigma around these issues, and promote resources for help and support. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s start the conversation, and always remember – it’s okay to not be okay, and it’s okay to ask for help.
