| As the world celebrated ‘Suicide Prevention Day’ on September 10, experts called for a shift in how society understands and discusses suicide, stressing that timely conversations, compassionate support and early professional intervention can help prevent loss of life.
For too long, conversations around suicide have been surrounded by stigma, silence and fear. Families may hesitate to discuss emotional distress, while individuals experiencing overwhelming pain may feel that nobody will understand them. This silence can become dangerous. A person in crisis does not always need an immediate solution; often, what they need first is someone who will listen, take their feelings seriously and hel |