World Suicide Prevention Day: Together, We Can Do More

“Together We Can Do More” is written in white letters on a green bar at the top. Below it, a delicate colored-pencil drawing shows two people from behind, sitting on a white wooden bench; the person on the left, wearing a green sweater, has their arm around the shoulders of the person on the right, who is wearing a yellow sweater. Surrounding the bench are hints of grasses, yellow-flowering shrubs, and a young tree; the faces remain blank. In the green field below it reads: “September 10—World Suicide Prevention Day.” In the lower right corner, within a white border, is the word mark “Familienpraxis Tirol” accompanied by a delicate line drawing of figures and mountains. The background is light green with soft circular shapes.

“A conversation can save a life” is written in green as the headline on a white card. Below it, the text reads: “In Austria, about three times as many people die by suicide each year as in traffic accidents.” Further down: “Bringing it up doesn’t give anyone any ideas—it takes the pressure off. Ask, listen, stay in touch.” And below that: “Together, we can do more!” In the upper left corner, the white word “Hinsehen” is placed within a green, rounded box. Below the card, three small dots indicate that this is the second of three slides. In the lower right corner, within a white area, is the word mark “Familienpraxis Tirol” accompanied by a delicate line drawing of figures and mountains. The background is light green with soft, overlapping circular shapes.

“You can get help here” is written in white letters on a green background at the top; below that: “You don’t have to go through this alone. These services are here to listen—confidentially and free of charge.” On a white card below, six support services are listed with their numbers: the names in green, the numbers to the right in black: “Telephone Counseling 142,” “Ö3 Helpline 116 123,” “Rat auf Draht 147,” “Emergency Hotline 144,” “PSZ Tirol 050 500 (Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m.)” and “Psychotherapy Tyrol 0512 561734 (Thu 4–5 p.m.)”. Below the card, three small dots mark the third of three slides. In the lower right corner, within a white border, is the word mark “Familienpraxis Tirol” accompanied by a delicate line drawing of figures and mountains. The background is light green with soft, overlapping circular shapes.

💚 September 10—World Suicide Prevention Day: Together We Can Do More 🫂

Talking about suicide is difficult. That’s exactly why we’re talking about it today.

In Austria, about three times as many people die by suicide each year as in traffic accidents. Worldwide, the number exceeds 700,000—and for every suicide, there are about 20 attempts. Behind every number is a person for whom, in a crisis, simply having someone to talk to can often make a difference.

What you can do: ✅ Speak up if you’re worried about someone—directly and without beating around the bush. Asking doesn’t put anyone on the spot; it actually takes the pressure off. ✅ Listening without judging and without immediately offering solutions. ✅ Stay in touch, even after your first consultation. ✅ Get help—confidentially and free of charge:

• Telephone Counseling Hotline 142 • Ö3 Red Cross helpline 116 123 • “Rat auf Draht” helpline for children and teens: 147 • Emergency hotline 144 • Psychosocial Centers Tyrol 050 500, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m., www.psz.tirol • Tyrolean State Association for Psychotherapy 0512 561734, telephone consultation hours every Thursday from 4:00–5:00 p.m., www.psychotherapie-tirol.at

And if you’re struggling with dark thoughts: Feel free to talk to us at the practice—we’re here to listen.

World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed since 2003 by the IASP in collaboration with the WHO and also marks the start of “Yellow September” (September 10–October 10), which this year focuses on loneliness and has the motto “Together We Can Do More.”

Your team at Familienpraxis Tirol 💚

World Suicide Prevention Day: Together, We Can Do More

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