World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day, marked annually on 10 September, is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO).

The theme for 2026, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’, is about moving from a culture of silence and shame to understanding and support.

We join the global conversation to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the role we have in creating safer, more supportive workplaces.

Employers and leaders have a duty of care to support the health, safety and wellbeing of their workers – including recognising when someone may be struggling, encouraging conversations about mental health and putting effective support in place.

IIRSM has a wide range of resources for organisations interested in learning more:

The Sentinel, October 2025 – Changing the narrative on suicide prevention

BS 30480: Suicide and the Workplace

Workplace Options’ Psychological Safety: A Toolkit for Suicide Prevention at Work

North West Branch meeting – Suicide prevention and the development of BS 30480

The Sentinel, October 2024 – Prioritising mental health in the workplace

OSH Alliance white paper – Prioritising mental health in the workplace

West Midlands Branch meeting – Mental health and ergonomics in the workplace

Wales Branch meeting – Improving mental health in the workplace

East Midlands Branch meeting – Shining a light on mental health: A survivor’s perspective on suicide causation and prevention

IAMH article: Top tips for supporting your team’s mental health at work

Workplace mental health strategies for OSH professionals

Webinar: How to address mental health risk in your management system

HSE guidance: suicide prevention