International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

Offers resources relating to this year's World Suicide Prevention Day co-sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Suicide Prevention in Different Cultures is the theme of this year's World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2009. Read this announcement in PDF format that explains how suicide prevention programs need to be tailored to different cultural contexts.

Offers a press release about World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2009. See how suicide is preventable and learn about the United Nations press conference.

Become familiar with the speakers and topics at the launch of World Suicide Prevention Day at the United Nations on Thursday, September 10, 2009, from 10:00AM to 11:30AM.

Browse to become familiar with World Suicide Prevention Day 2009 activities carried out throughout the world.

Browse to become familiar with the World Health Organization's Web page detailing World Suicide Prevention Day.

Facebook users can be come fans of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and its World Suicide Prevention Day activities throughout the world.

Follow the International Association for Suicide Prevention and developments, activities and events relating to World Suicide Prevention Day.

Read about the IASP and WHO official launch of World Suicide Prevention Day at the United Nations on September 10th, 2009 at 10AM.

Details the Winnipeg Suicide Prevention Network held two events to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2009,

Details activities that will take place in Victoria, B.C., Canada, relating to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2009.

UW-Platteville Counseling Services, in conjunction with Student Health Services, Campus Housing and Student Affairs want to send a strong message for those feeling emotionally overwhelmed during National Suicide Prevention Week.

Read about World Suicide Prevention Day held by Lifeline Australia. See contact details.

A two-day symposium being held in Wellington next month will address the continuing over-representation of Māori in New Zealand suicide statistics. "Culture and Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa" has been organised by Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand (SPINZ) to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

Connie Howard writes, "I think we're silent about suicide for a million reasons. We're uncomfortable thinking about it. We recognize desperate hopelessness in ourselves and our loved ones at times, and it scares us."

Read about Nic Cuthbert and Mathew Sladden who plan to cycle around Australia unassisted in an effort to raise awareness for youth suicide prevention and mental health issues.

In recognition of World Suicide Awareness Day this organization is offering a day long community education event entitled, "Youth Suicide Prevention Initiatives" which will highlight local and state initiatives.

Details the first-ever Walk for Suicide Awareness and Prevention for World Suicide Prevention Day in Orangeville, Ontario.

A recent WHO study shows that young people are often at risk, and that suicide is the second largest cause of mortality in the 10-24 age group. However, there are different risk factors in different cultures. Listen to the podcast.

The issue of suicide prevention is a focus around the world and in the Valley Thursday on World Suicide Prevention Day.Counselors at James Madison University are trying to let students know the resources available to them should they feel troubled.

World News Forecast notes governments need to develop policy frameworks for national suicide prevention strategies.

The Yellow Ribbon Event for Life on Saturday, Sept. 12 in St. Charles will benefit the programs of Suicide Prevention Services in Batavia.

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