World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: 5 facts you need to know

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: 5 facts you need to know Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Sep 10, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Number of suicides around the world With an estimated over 720,000 suicides per year worldwide, it remains a critical global issue, affecting individuals and communities worldwide File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Helpline Those in need can get help by calling different helpline including Tele-MANAS at 14416 any time for free, confidential mental health support and guidance File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rise in cases According to the NCRB, there is a rise in suicide rates from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022 in India File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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