Today is World Mental Health Day. An opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of mental health issues and advocate against social stigma. This year's theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is suicide prevention.
Every year close to 800,000 people globally take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. It's the leading cause of death among young people aged 20-34 years in the UK and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds globally.
Source: Mental Health Foundation, 10 October 2019
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