09/09/2026
💛 Su***de can be difficult to talk about. There is often fear around saying the wrong thing, stigma around asking for help, and misconceptions about what suicidal thoughts really mean. But avoiding the conversation doesn’t make the pain disappear. Talking can create connection, understanding and an opportunity for help.
The reality in South Africa is confronting:
🖊️23 people die by su***de every day, equating to roughly 14,000 deaths each year.
🖊️An estimated 230–400 su***de attempts occur every day in South Africa.
🖊️Su***de is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15–29.
🖊️Men account for nearly 80% of su***de deaths in South Africa.
Behind every statistic is a person, a family and a story. This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s challenge the stigma, notice the signs, ask the difficult questions and create spaces where people feel safe enough to say, “I’m not okay.”
If you’re struggling, or worried about someone you love, please reach out.
You don’t have to wait until things become unbearable to ask for help. Help isn’t weakness. Therapy isn’t weakness. Reaching out is a strength. Sometimes, having someone listen without judgement can be the beginning of finding a way forward. 💛
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