World Mental Health Day focuses on suicide prevention this year

World Mental Health is observed on October 10 every year, it is observed to make people aware about mental health issues across world and garner support for mental health. me of this year is 'Suicide Prevention.'

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Every 40 seconds someone loses ir life to suicide

As per World Health Organisation, every 40 seconds someone loses ir life to suicide. Suicide is amongst main causes of death for people who are d between 15 to 29 as per World Health Organization. WHO has released an array of videos on social media to shed light on methods which health workers, rescue workers, teachers and employers can use to prevent suicide.

day was first observed in 1992 and h me. 1994 onwards, me for World Mental Health Day was introduced and first me was 'Improving Quality of Mental Health' services throughout World. World Mental Health Day is supported by World Health Organisation.

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table people issue statements

UN chief Antonio Guterres makes a statement on World Mental Health Day-

former 27th Prime Minister of Australia too observed World Mental Health Day-  

(With inputs from ncies)

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