Statement on World Suicide Prevention Day
The World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day, taking place every year on the 10th of September, with an aim to reduce the rate of suicides. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide. Suicide can be attempted by everyone, no matter the socioeconomic background, nationality or place of residence, and they are an occurrence in all parts of the world. At the same time, Europe has the highest average rate of suicides. In the age group of 15 to 29, suicide is the second leading cause of death, based on data [...]