World Suicide Awareness Day
10 September 2017 |
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It is World Suicide Awareness Day on Sunday the 10th of September, and SADAG continues to raise awareness about the warning signs of Suicide, provide free online Facebook chats with experts, as well as provide those that have lost a loved one to Suicide with a place to share, connect and get help. SADAG research taken on suicidal callers indicate: ▪ 80% have told someone before attempting suicide in South Africa
Suicide can devastate families and communities, please help us give people support before it is too late. |
Durban Suicide Remembrance and Awareness WalkKZN SOLOS are celebrating their 10th Durban Suicide Remembrance and Awareness Walk on Sunday the 10th of September. Lori Barausse, Support Group Leader says, “This is an important day as it resonates all over the world to promote Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention, as well as remember loved ones who were taken by Suicide. It is vital to make people aware about the warning signs of Suicide and that Mental Illness be given the priority it deserves in our country.” The event will begin at 8:30am at the Durban View Park, Umhlanga Rocks. The entry is a donation of R20. |
Edenvale Suicide Awareness Walk
The 2nd Suicide Awareness Walk in Edenvale will take place on Sunday the 10th of September in order to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention and support those who have lost loved ones to Suicide. Guenevere, who is organising the event lost her son to Suicide last year says, “Support from others is important in the healing process. Sometimes people want to help but don’t know how to – tell them what you need, you’re not alone.” Registration for the walk starts at 7:30am and the walk will begin at 8:00am. The walk will take place at the Edenvale Sports Club in Edenvale. Don’t forget to wear yellow to show your support of the cause.
Donate to SADAG – Save a LifeHelp us to continue helping hundreds of people who call our Suicide Helpline every day. SADAG run the only National Suicide Crisis Helpline in South Africa. Help us raise money for our Suicide Crisis Helpline by donating to SADAG which will help pay for the monthly call costs which save lives. We take suicide attempt calls daily on our toll free lines. There are officially 23 Suicides a day in South Africa and 460 attempts every 24 hours. We need funds to finance these calls, to get people to hospitals in emergencies, call ambulances to transport patients and guide the families of callers. Whatever it takes, we prevent suicide. Let’s make everyday #WorldSuicideAwarenessDay |
Facebook Friday FREE Q&A on 15 September – Surviving SuicideFacebook Friday FREE Q&A on Friday, the 15th of September, will focus on dealing with the aftermath of losing a loved one to Suicide. Experts will be answering questions on how to cope when a loved one takes their own life and the effects this has on the ones left behind. This is a great opportunity for professional guidance and information. Join the afternoon chat between 1pm – 2pm with Clinical Psychologist, Liane Lurie. The evening chat is from 7pm – 8pm with Clinical Psychologist, Charity Mkone. Click here for more information. |
Suicide Prevention Tool Kit75% of people who commit Suicide, tell someone first. It is important to know the warning signs, click the links below to learn more about Suicide Prevention. ▪ “Teen Suicide Shouldn’t Be A Secret” brochure
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