Suicide Prevention
Recognising the need for help in others
Approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide, but many more attempt to end their own lives.
Suicide and depression
Risk factors for suicide
Suicide warning signs
How to help someone who is suicidal
Suicide in teens and the elderly
For these people, suicide is a desperate attempt to escape suffering and pain which they feel they can no longer bear. However, despite wanting to end their suffering, most suicidal people are deeply conflicted about ending their own lives. They wish there was an alternative to suicide, but feel there are no other options. Help is available, and the first step for any person suffering a suicidal episode is to share their feelings with someone who will listen. In this guide, we explore the main risk factors for suicide, highlight the warning signs and explain how to best help someone who is considering suicide.
Approximately 800,000 people die as a result of suicide every year.
