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Here are some resources to assist with writng your posts on Septmeber 10

8/26/09

by: goshopper1

If you are planning on joining us on WSPD, or if you are already a member, here is a list of links to material:

healthyoupromo.wordpress.com/wspd-writing-resources/

You may write about your experiences with suicide, a prevention program in your country or culture, research reports on suicide. You may write an artcle-type post about suicide,
If you experience bereavement, there is information in this too. You may write about what you think can be done to prevent suicide.

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  • World Suicide Prevention Day

    http://www.iasp.info/wspd/inde…

    For public awareness, to encourage committment to the preserving of lives so suicide can be prevented.

    World Suicide Prevention Day will be celebrated on September 10, 2009. The day is celebrated every year and promotes worldwide committment and action to prevent suicides. This year the theme is : " Suicide Prevention in Different Cultures" The event provides an opportunity to remind people that suicide is influenced by cultural, religious, legal, historical, philosophical and traditional factors. Suicide is a leading cause of death for people under 25 . Every year 1 million people die each year of suicide. We at Bloggers Unite have the opportunity , because of the diversity of the members to join with IASP and WHO to focus public attention on the unacceptable burden and costs of suicidal behaviour. With the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), WHO and other partners advocate for the prevention of suicidal behaviour, provision of adequate treatment and follow-up care for people who attempted suicide, as well as responsible reporting of suicides in the media. World Suicide Prevention Day activities at Bloggers Unite will be focusing on prevention in the different cultures. Members will be writing posts on suicide prevention in their country or culture for that day. The organizer is a registered nurse in Ontario, Canada.