Getencored avatar

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

getencored

Published: 10 Sept 2018 › Updated: 10 Sept 2018WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

It’s World #SuicidePrevention Day. Do you know that every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide?
For people with severe #depression, it is not uncommon to think about suicide.
But its good to note that suicides are largely preventable.

depression - Edited.jpg

Image credit: WHO

WARNING SIGNS THAT SOMEONE MAY BE SUICIDAL

  • The victim may threaten to kill him/herself.
  • The victim may often say things like "No-one will miss me when I am gone."
  • The victim often look for ways to kill oneself, such as seeking access to pesticides, firearms or medication, or browsing the internet for means of taking one’s own life.
  • Saying goodbye to close family members and friends, giving away of valued possessions, or writing a will

Find out what you can do to help

[Reference]
WHO Twitter
WHO world suicide prevention day

Leave WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY to:

Written by

Pharmacist | Crypto-enthusiast | Optimist | Always learning.

Read more #health posts


Best Posts From Getencored

We have not curated any of getencored's posts yet. But you can encourage our curation team to review posts by visiting them regularly and by referring other readers. Because we give priority to frequently read content.

More Posts From Getencored