In 2003, the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly established World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Every September 10th, it’s a day to reduce stigma and raise awareness among organizations, the government, and the public, spreading the message that suicide can be prevented. 

Today, President Biden released a proclamation on World Suicide Prevention Day, stating, “There is no single cause or single solution to suicide,” but “we know that access to support and treatment can save lives."

President Biden spotlighted the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in his proclamation, “We have also launched 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which connects those experiencing a mental health crisis to a trained crisis counselor right away.  And we established the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline to help mothers navigate mental health issues that can be reached by dialing 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).  And to those experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide:  Please know that you are loved and that there is hope. I encourage you to call or text 988 for free, confidential support.”