09/09/2025
🌅 World Su***de Prevention Day 2025
Theme: “Changing the Narrative on Su***de” ✨
🕯 “In the silent spaces between heartbeats, a spark of hope flickers—gentle yet resilient.”
🌍 International Context
🔹 Each year, over 700,000 people die by su***de worldwide — that’s 1 life lost every 40 seconds.
🔹 Since 2003, World Su***de Prevention Day has been observed on 10th September, led by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with WHO.
🇮🇳 India Snapshot
📊 In 2022, India reported 171,000 su***des, the highest ever recorded, with a rate of 12.4 per 100,000.
📌 Youth aged 15–29 are at the highest risk.
📌 Women in India account for nearly 37% of global female su***de deaths.
🌾 Maharashtra – Local Insights
⚠ In 2019, Maharashtra registered 18,916 su***des, among the highest in India.
⚠ Between Jan–Jun 2025, 520 farmer su***des were reported in Marathwada alone — a 20% rise over 2024.
👉 This reflects deep issues of debt, distress, and the urgent need for community & policy support.
🎯 Why This Matters for Us (MGM College of Nursing, Gandheli)
As nurses, educators, and caregivers, we are not just healers of the body — we are listeners, comforters, and advocates for mental health. 🌿
💡 Take-Home Message
✔ Listen without judgment 🧏
✔ Speak openly 💬
✔ Connect people to help 🤝 (counsellors, helplines, peers, professionals)
🌟 Let us change the narrative — from silence to conversation, from stigma to support, from despair to hope.
Every voice matters. Every life matters. Every connection matters. 💛
📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out:
KIRAN Helpline: 1800-599-0019 (India, 24x7)
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