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World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed every year on 10 September. In 2026, it marks the third and final year of the triennial theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, with the call to action “Start the Conversation.” The theme aims to encourage open and empathetic discussions about mental distress, vulnerability and help-seeking while challenging stigma, silence and harmful misconceptions surrounding suicide.
About World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed since 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a co-sponsor.
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