The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Globally, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year among which 77% of the deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries (WHO 2022). These global suicide rates are a serious public health concern. Every life lost to suicide creates a devastating impact to families, communities, and nations. To highlight this issue […]
September is here! For IASP, World Suicide Prevention Day is more than just one day and our awareness period continues until World Mental Health Day on the 10th October. We are delighted to share with our supporters the new World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Film.
The Election process for the period 2023 – 2026 is now open. Emails have been sent out with form for nominating IASP members for the Executive Committee 2023-2026.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, join us for the launch of The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health, hosted by @WHO.
Find out more and register 👉 https://t.co/mQ7cjx0Q9m #EndStigmaAndDiscrimination
6️⃣ days until #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting the @WHO’s new Guidelines on Mental Health at Work, to:
•Prevent #MentalHealth risks at work
•Protect and promote mental health at work
•Support workers with mental health conditions
🔗https://t.co/fi73G5QoDI
#WMHD2022
At this year's #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are joining @MHESME to discuss refugees, migrants & mental health in Europe. 🇪🇺
📢As every year since 1992, let's raise awareness about the importance of mental health on this day.
Are you with us? https://t.co/UoRBQo0ejN
#WMHD2022
🆕Publication of Creating Hope Together: Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032
Proud to have played a small part in this, such a combined effort of passionate people.
And humbling that the IMV model has been used to shape the strategy.
https://t.co/3dmYLtu3zH
Rates of suicide and self-harm are also increasing in young women and we need to act now. @orygen_aus is advertising a PhD in suicide in young females. DM me for more info @IASPinfo @mariamichail2 @AcademicChatter #iaymh2022 #SuicidePrevention
The World Federation for Mental Health is elated to present their biggest Global Campaign in recognition of World Mental Health Day 2022 with Official Partner World Health Organization (WHO).
Visit and Learn more at https://t.co/8XjzZTPbGQ
#WMHD2022 #WMHD
#WFMH @IvbijaroGabriel
Review of National Guidelines On Management of Common Mental Health Conditions with mental health experts from MOH and counties of Nyandarua, Kitui, Garissa, Kajiado, Homa-bay and Tana River. #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth4All #MentalHealthMatters
Work affects #MentalHealth & well-being.
1 in 6 working-age adults are estimated to have a mental disorder.
Globally, 12 billion working days are lost every year on account of #depression and anxiety.
🆕 WHO recommended guidelines to protect #MentalHealthAtWork ⬇️
Join @WHO for the online launch of @TheLancet Commission report on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in #MentalHealth:
🗓10 Oct #WorldMentalHealthDay
⏰12PM CET, 11AM BST, 10AM GMT
🔗Sign up: https://t.co/66KZwY9uU3
#EndStigmaAndDiscrimination
#WMHD2022 @global_peer @KingsIoPPN
Are you involved in #suicide research? Please join us at the webinar on ethical issues in designing suicide prevention studies, October 12, 2pm. Please share: https://t.co/uwHOD7PZTD @SuicidePrevAU @ingioz @drmbanfield @pbatterham @MandCass
#Anxiety and #depression have increased by 25% during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide. #WorkingLife has been massively affected by lockdowns, home office regulations, sudden insecurity etc. See #MENTUPP's recommendations here: https://t.co/dlL0lVlelZ
Over 61,000KM has been cycled so far! 🌎👏 Let's continue to raise awareness of #SuicidePrevention - There's still time to get involved, sign up today and help @IASPinfo to #CycleTheGlobe 👉 https://t.co/aKpl79Tjpl https://t.co/Pk4y2DR0Lz
@MOHmentalhealth @spinkingske
@suicide #WSPD2022 #HopeThroughAction #CycleAroundTheGlobe
Research Associate in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine @kcsamh @GHSMatKCL @Kings_SGA @KingsSSPP
Salary: £40,386 - £42,592 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Closes: 02-Oct-2022
https://t.co/Z9hZIgVW3W
Let's ensure refugees & migrants do not lose a very essential & basic human right: their right to #mentalhealth & well-being.
Do join us for #WorldMentalHealthDay⤵️
🗓️ Monday 10 October
⏰ 14:00-16:00 CET
💻 Format: Hybrid
✍️ Register now: https://t.co/sKbaN4n09I
#WMHD2022
The #iFightDepression tool is now available in Ukrainian language! It provides health professionals with a cost-free resource to support their Ukrainian patients suffering from depression.
Find the press release here: https://t.co/wkmigaYbRT
#iFD #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
Life simple pleasures are all around us. Focus on finding and appreciating them and your day will be so much brighter.
@MOHmentalhealth @HospitalMathari #lovecycling #trycycling #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #bethelight #WSPD2022 #Mentalhealth
📢Job alert! We have a Senior Research Manager position in the #MentalHealth Evidence team, working with me @wellcometrust Join us to fund research to understand how #anxiety, #depression and #psychosis develop and resolve. 💷£49,988. Deadline 9th Oct. https://t.co/74C0M3cDx6
Pleased to be part of the upcoming #BDISummit to discuss challenges and solutions around #SelfHarm. Registrations are now open at https://t.co/UzxgxAvrMK @blackdoginst
Researchers!
Sign up now for the #MentalHealthResearchMatters webinar on Mon 10th Oct.
Practical tips on making your research more inclusive and tackling inequalities. https://t.co/8EWBwxuQ3b
This autumn the #MentalHealthResearchMatters team are sparking a conversation about #MentalHealthResearch.
We're kicking off with a webinar on 10th Oct - #WorldMentalHealthDay - about inclusive mental health research that tackles inequalities
Book now!👇
https://t.co/HLPW72v0f6
Will be sharing my views on this important topic as a public health professional & based on my own lived experience. An inter sectoral approach involving multiple stakeholders is key for #SuicidePrevention Register: https://t.co/Hr86jvDTp3 #SuicidePreventionMonth
In efforts to marking this day. Together with other organizations we took part in sensitizing the community about suicide around Kisumu town through cycling in line with the theme being "Decriminalization of Suicide in Kenya"
#DecriminalizeSuicide
@TinadaOrg
@YouthAliveKenya
Are you an #ECR or #MCR seeking career guidance and advice?
Here 3 senior researchers openly discuss their careers, lessons learned, mentors and insights gained. Located in the field of suicide prevention, yet highly relevant to any specially field.
https://t.co/5DTYS2Grh4
Passionate about involving young people in suicide research? Contribute to new best practice guidelines here 👇🏻 @HNerida @IASPinfo @EilisHennessy @sadhbhbyrne @stanfordyouthmh @viscidula @mariamichail2 @MHResearchUniSA @afspnational @SuicidePrevAU @YOUTHe_au #SuicidePrevention https://t.co/304VpHrNyt
We're developing new best practice guidelines for suicide prevention researchers to partner with young people safely + effectively. Now looking for researchers + young people with lived experience to refine the guidelines: https://t.co/O3OEpCxEH1
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📣Work with us! There’s just one week left to apply for these two fantastic communications roles.
We’re hiring for a Digital Comms Assistant & a Comms Officer.
🔗 For more information & to apply > https://t.co/gjj3vX4Eog
#CharityJob #CharityJobs
Decriminalising suicide will "allow us to talk about suicide as a #PublicHealth issue, and look at service accessibility and equity in service delivery, to reach marginalised groups."
🗣 @PritiSridhar , CEO @mariwalahealth
https://t.co/lVbJv5oQd0
#SuicidePrevention @IASPinfo
If India were to develop a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, how do we ensure it is:
1) intersectoral & systemic in its approach
2) responsive to individuals at risk of suicide
3) implemented in communities
4) involves all agencies & stakeholders
Join us for an online ++
Study shows that #suicidebereavement is associated with increased odds of #suicide compared with no bereavement (OR= 2.90). Suicide bereavement support is crucial. @IASPinfo @PostventionAus @SuicidePrevAU @evegrif @HUGGIreland @AfterSuicideAU @StandByNational @drbirgitwagner https://t.co/6qiaKD4sum
Our @afspnational funded case-control study describing the proportion of suicides in Denmark attributable to #bereavement by #suicide of a 1st degree relative or partner is out @ActaPsychScand - @DrAPitman #KeltieMcDonald @yanakan_l @GemmaLewis13 @juliecerel @Selvmordsforsk https://t.co/DH0D6fCZFe
Sharing news that the 2nd Annual Suicide Research Symposium will be taking place April 26-28, 2023. This Symposium will be free and take place virtually. Advancing inclusive, equitable practices in suicide research and prevention. Network, connect, with other suicide researchers https://t.co/Mui5wQtO6A
Suicide Research Community: We're back! We are thrilled to announce that #SRS23 will take place on April 26-28, 2023. Much like last year, the conference will be free and virtual. See our website for the Call for Proposals - Abstracts are due November 4! https://t.co/E0TuU91gxP
Our @afspnational funded case-control study describing the proportion of suicides in Denmark attributable to #bereavement by #suicide of a 1st degree relative or partner is out @ActaPsychScand - @DrAPitman #KeltieMcDonald @yanakan_l @GemmaLewis13 @juliecerel @Selvmordsforsk https://t.co/DH0D6fCZFe
New publication in @ActaPsychScand: “Proportion of suicides in Denmark attributable to bereavement by the suicide of a first-degree relative or partner: nested case-control study”
https://t.co/gH11pbynaf
At Machakos - We cycled for our health and advocacy : World suicide prevention day.
@RhodaMurugi @mutcy_ @ShubMen @IASPinfo @Follow_SALC @MOHmentalhealth @UnitedGMH @WHOKenya
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay 2022 - it was a special day to bring suicide out of the shadows, raise awareness and normalise the conversations. Thank you to all that joined us! 🌹 #WSPD #WSPD2022 #creatinghopethroughaction #suicideprevention
Are you a researcher interested in #SuicidePrevention and social media? Come work with us on our @chatsafe_au project @UniMelb @netECR @AcademicChatter @IASPinfo @IASR_ECR @orygen_aus #TechForGood #AcademicTwitter https://t.co/tLE1UcNVV5
📢We are hiring on the @chatsafe_au project - Lv B Research Fellow and Lv A Research Assistant positions up for grabs. Join us @orygen_aus @UniMelbMDHS if you want to do exciting work in #Youth #SuicidePrevention and #SocialMedia
Details 👇
Thank you Mbarara City:
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who turned up for our Suicide prevention awareness walk. Thank you our partners @ARCKampala @teamimha @BuhumuriroC @LemMindfulness @YfcUganda
If you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit https://t.co/tx0atbGzDR where you can connect to helpline support in near you. #WSPD
Despite positive strides in #mentalhealth investments in Kenya, the fight continues for suicide decriminalisation.
Read more from @capmhkenya about the work currently being done and changes over recent years in #Kenya.
https://t.co/GzA1snbSnI
#WSPD2022 #SuicidePrevention
If you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit https://t.co/tx0atbGzDR where you can connect to helpline support in near you. #WSPD
