Categories: Important Days

World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) observes World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on 10 September every year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. The theme for the 2021 World Suicide Prevention Day is “Creating hope through action”.

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History of World Suicide Prevention Day:

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to host World Suicide Prevention Day with various activities around the world since 2003.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • IASP Founded by the late Professor Erwin Ringel and Dr Norman Farberow in 1960.

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