Highlights

  • Theme 2022: “Creating hope through action
  • According to WHO, globally 7,03,000 people take their lives in a year
  • In 2021, India recorded over 1.64 lakh suicides

Latest news

Saira Banu hospitalized after medical emergency

Saira Banu hospitalized after medical emergency

Germany's Gen Z shift: rightward trend in upcoming elections

Germany's Gen Z shift: rightward trend in upcoming elections

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director in senate vote

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director in senate vote

Rajkummar Rao cast as Sourav Ganguly in upcoming biopic

Rajkummar Rao cast as Sourav Ganguly in upcoming biopic

Even God can't fix Bengaluru traffic overnight: D.K. Shivakumar

Even God can't fix Bengaluru traffic overnight: D.K. Shivakumar

Supreme Court examines FIR against YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

Supreme Court examines FIR against YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

PM Modi calls for leaders with global and Indian perspectives

PM Modi calls for leaders with global and Indian perspectives

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami sends best wishes to students appearing for board exams

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami sends best wishes to students appearing for board exams

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: 'Creating hope through action'

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10 to raise awareness about suicide prevention worldwide. 

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected
      World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: 'Creating hope through action'

      World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10. The event is celebrated to raise awareness about suicide prevention worldwide.

      The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 is “Creating hope through action.” It reflects the need for collective action to address the urgent public health issue; suicide.

      According to World Health Organisation (WHO), globally 7,03,000 people a year take their lives. And, millions of people suffer intense grief or are otherwise impacted by suicidal behaviours.

      In 2021, India recorded over 1.64 lakh suicides, the highest ever in a calendar year. An NCRB report suggests that a sharp rise in such deaths has been reported in 2020 and 2021 as compared to years before the Covid-19 pandemic.

      Also watch: AI calculator for suicide attempt risk in people tested at US centre

      ADVERTISEMENT

      Up Next

      World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: 'Creating hope through action'

      World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: 'Creating hope through action'

      Last-Minute Valentine's gifts to make hearts flutter

      Last-Minute Valentine's gifts to make hearts flutter

      Discover the observance and significance of Shab-e-Barat 2025

      Discover the observance and significance of Shab-e-Barat 2025

      The magic of Solo Travel: Freedom, adventure, and unexpected friendships

      The magic of Solo Travel: Freedom, adventure, and unexpected friendships

      Embracing singlehood: The fun side of anti-Valentine’s Week

      Embracing singlehood: The fun side of anti-Valentine’s Week

      Economic Survey 2024-25: Long work hours hurt mental well-being, productivity

      Economic Survey 2024-25: Long work hours hurt mental well-being, productivity

      ADVERTISEMENT

      editorji-whatsApp

      More videos

      Economic Survey 2025: Prioritizing mental health and gender inclusivity to boost workforce productivity

      Economic Survey 2025: Prioritizing mental health and gender inclusivity to boost workforce productivity

      Explainer | Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it

      Explainer | Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it

      'I want to talk, but is there anyone to listen?' The growing crisis of loneliness and depression

      'I want to talk, but is there anyone to listen?' The growing crisis of loneliness and depression

      UN report highlights risks of long work hours as L&T chairman endorses 90-hour week

      UN report highlights risks of long work hours as L&T chairman endorses 90-hour week

      Plant-based meat alternatives linked to increased risk of depression in vegetarians, study finds

      Plant-based meat alternatives linked to increased risk of depression in vegetarians, study finds

      India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

      India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

      Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

      Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

      Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

      Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

      Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

      Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

      Actor Bhagyashree’s easy hummus recipe is a must try for healthy snacking- here's the recipe

      Actor Bhagyashree’s easy hummus recipe is a must try for healthy snacking- here's the recipe

      Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.