Suicide Prevention Day
Observe Suicide Prevention Day and know that many suffer this day in silence.
Suicide is a global crisis. It causes 1 in every 100 deaths worldwide. In the U.S., it’s the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34.
Some groups face even higher risk. These include American Indians, Alaska Native youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and rural men. Service members, veterans, and law enforcement officers are also deeply affected.
Many struggle alone. They don’t get the help they need. Stigma and lack of access to care keep them silent. This silence costs lives.
We must break the silence. Suicide is preventable, but only if we act. That starts with honest conversations about mental health. It means removing shame and replacing it with support. Everyone deserves access to care—no exceptions. Raise your voice. Reach out. Listen. One life lost to silence is one too many.
Suicide Risk Factors – Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide risk factors are conditions that increase the chance a person may attempt to take their life. These include mental illness, substance abuse, chronic health issues, and family history of suicide. Risk rises when these mix with life events like loss, divorce, bullying, or harassment. Many of us know someone affected. Sometimes the signs were clear. Other times, they came as a shock.
Signs of Suicidal Behavior
Take it seriously if someone says they feel:
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Like a burden
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Trapped
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In unbearable pain
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Hopeless
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Suicidal
Watch for behaviors like:
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Increased drug or alcohol use
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Searching for ways to end their life
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Acting recklessly or violently
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Withdrawing from others
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Sleeping too much or too little
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Saying goodbye or giving away valued items
Get help immediately if you see these signs. Don’t wait.
Breaking the Stigma
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on September 10. It was created in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO). The goal is to open conversations, reduce stigma, and raise awareness. The core message is simple: suicide is preventable.
What Is the WHO?
The World Health Organization is a global health leader. Its team of over 8,000 experts—including doctors, scientists, and emergency responders—works across countries to protect public health. The WHO fights disease, expands health access, and leads emergency response efforts. It helps people around the world live safer, healthier lives.
Personalized Cause® and Suicide Prevention Day
Wear teal and purple to honor Suicide Prevention Day. Choose a non-personalized awareness pin or a custom engraved pin to remember someone lost. Bulk teal and purple fabric ribbons are perfect for events or campaigns. Every ribbon is a reminder. Every voice can raise awareness. Personalized Cause® helps turn grief into action—and silence into support.
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