The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day - Let's change the narrative and talk about suicide.
What stayed with me? A total stranger cared enough to speak kindly to me at a time when I was at my lowest.
How You Can Help: Interrupt Suicidal Thoughts
We surveyed people with lived experience of suicide, and the majority told us that their suicidal thoughts had been interrupted.
- 60% said their suicidal thoughts had been interrupted by someone close to them, like a friend or family member.
- 14% said their suicidal thoughts had been interrupted by a stranger or someone they didn’t know.
In response to our survey, many people with lived experience recalled times when those close to them, such as family members or friends, had interrupted their suicidal thoughts.
World Suicide Prevention Day reminds us that every conversation matters. By gently interrupting when we see warning signs—and encouraging open dialogue around suicide—we reinforce that nobody has to face these thoughts alone.
Want to find out more about how you can interrupt suicidal thoughts? Read our campaign by clicking the button below to learn more.