Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness

 September 2025 “Monthly Mental Health in the News: On World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, we honor lives, break stigma, and spark hope through open conversation.” Suicide prevention is deeply meaningful to me as a suicide attempt survivor. Talking openly about suicide saves lives, reduces stigma, and builds connection. On World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, we honor lives lost, support those still here, and remind one another: you are not alone. Understanding the Global Impact On  September 10, 2025 , the world observes  World Suicide Prevention Day , focusing on the theme  “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.”  This day raises awareness about the global public health issue of suicide, which claims over  700,000 lives annually , according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The impact of suicide extends far beyond the individual, deeply affecting families, friends, communities, and societies at large. Suicide is the  fourth leading cause of death a...