World Suicide Prevention Day: You Are Not Alone

September 10, 2025 The Big Silence

World Suicide Prevention Day: You Are Not Alone

Each year on September 10, the world comes together to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and offering hope to those who may be struggling. It is a reminder that every life matters and that no one should have to face their pain in silence.

At The Big Silence, our mission is to break the silence around mental health and provide support, education, and resources that can save lives. Today, and every day, we stand with those who are hurting, those who are healing, and those who are working to build a world where mental health is openly discussed and supported.

💛 Here are resources available through The Big Silence:

Therapy for All Program – financial assistance for therapy sessions.
The Big Silence Mental Health Resource Hub – guides, tools, and support networks.
Podcast Conversations – open, honest discussions with leading voices in mental health.
The Share Your Silence blog - with advice and helpful information on hundreds of topics related to mental health and overall wellness.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. You can also reached a trained crisis counselor by texting HELLO to 741741.

Explore Resources + Support

Suicide Prevention Q&A - answering community questions about a difficult topic.
How to Talk about Suicide - talking with friends and loved ones.
Rebuilding Beautiful - Kayla Stoecklein talk grief, healing and hope after an unimaginable loss.
Practical Tools and Suicide Prevention Strategies with Niyc Pidgeon - how to use positive psychology.
Compassionate Tips for Navigating Loss from leading attachment theory expert Dr. Morgan Anderson.
Find Your Grind with Luke "The Dingo" Trembath who shares a candid conversation about the loss of his brother to suicide and how to keep going every day.

Why World Suicide Prevention Day Matters

According to the World Health Organization, suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community affected by grief and loss. But there is hope: Talking about our thoughts can actually help to dissipate suicidal thoughts. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation. Suicide is preventable when we connect, listen, and provide access to care.

World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to:

Raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.
Show compassion to those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Encourage conversations that break stigma and silence.
Promote resources and support networks that save lives.

How You Can Make a Difference

World Suicide Prevention Day is not only about awareness—it’s about action. Here are simple yet powerful ways you can help:

Check in on a friend or loved one—sometimes a simple “How are you really doing?” can open the door to connection.
Share your own story—speaking openly about mental health helps others feel less alone.
Support organizations like The Big Silence that provide therapy access and mental health education.
Spread awareness by sharing resources on social media or within your community.

If You Are in Crisis

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, please reach out right away. In the United States, you can dial or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

For international hotlines, you can find support through Find a Helpline .