Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.
This World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re sharing one important message: If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care.
Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK or Ireland dies by suicide* and 1 in 4 of us has had suicidal thoughts.**
Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.
Suicidal thoughts can be interrupted
We surveyed people with lived experience of suicide and the majority told us that their suicidal thoughts have been interrupted.***
- 60% said their suicidal thoughts had been interrupted by someone close to them, like a friend or family member.
- 14% said their suicidal thoughts had been interrupted by a stranger or someone they didn’t know.
Our World Suicide Prevention Day campaign is co-created with people who have lived experience of suicidal thoughts. We’re sharing their experiences and insights to help you take action if you suspect someone may be suicidal.
For more information please visit World Suicide Prevention Day | Campaigns | Samaritans