Working Together to Prevent Suicide

10-Sep-20 14:00

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Over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40
seconds. Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge, but World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on September 10th, aims to provide the opportunity for everyone to raise awareness on this global issue. We take a look at the role we can all play in preventing suicide.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann, Sharmilla Ganesan & Dashran Yohan

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Categories: Education, Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Personal Development, Medical Innovation and Technology, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, World Suicide Prevention Day, suicide, suicide prevention, mental health, awareness,

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