World Suicide Prevention Day: combating the stigma of suicide

Every year on 10 September, people around the world mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide remains a significant public health issue in the UK. Recent figures show that more than 7,000 people died by suicide across the UK in 2024, with men accounting for around three-quarters of those deaths. “Everything got on top of me and I tried to kill myself. I thought my kids would be better off without me." Brian, 50.