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Survivor Day is dedicated to those coping with the loss of a loved one who died by suicide, no matter when their passing was. Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. Utilizing self-care techniques like journaling or spending time outdoors with a friend can help you maintain your mental wellness. One of the most important aspects of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is speaking candidly about the topic of suicide. Oftentimes survivors of suicide loss feel like they’re living in the shadows of their loss. This form of loss often comes with complicated feelings that feel impossible to process alone. Mourning the loss of a loved one who died by suicide is traumatic. The event can lead to PTSD, depression, and complicated grief, in addition to an increased risk of suicide. The stigma that remains around suicide. Many survivors face the fear of judgment and can find it difficult to overcome feelings of guilt. Suicide Loss Day exists to help survivors talk about the impact of t

  Around 700,000 people die by suicide every year, with over 75% of suicides occurring in low-and-middle-income countries . Suicide is a global concern and a serious public health issue in every country; however suicides are preventable. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. "Creating Hope Through Action" is a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us; that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. Preventing suicide is often possible and you are a key player in its prevention. Through action, you can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments – as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a neighbour. We can all play a role in supporting those experiencing a suicidal crisis or those bereaved by suicide. Suicidal t