World Suicide Prevention Day Symposium

11:00 – 11:30
Arrival & Guest Registration
Engaging key stakeholders to establish suicide prevention as a shared societal responsibility.

Registration
11:30 – 11:45
Opening remarks by the Commissioner for Mental Health
Followed by an address from Ms. Christine Bonnici, former President of the Mental Health Association

Opening Talk
11:45 – 12:15
Keynote Presentation: Changing the Narrative on Suicide
A virtual address by Professor Daniel Whiting, followed by the latest findings in suicidology delivered by Dr. Mark Xuereb

Clinical Session
12:15 – 12:45
Multi-Disciplinary Discussion & Audience Q&A
Perspectives from a lived experience survivor, crisis team lead and community advocates amongst others.

Interactive Session
12:45 – 13:00
Website Launch & Concluding Remarks
Unveiling new crisis support tools followed by networking refreshments.