Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

CRP observed World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 on 10 September 2026, under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide: Start the Conversation,” to raise awareness about suicide prevention, promote mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage timely help-seeking and support. As part of the observance, several awareness and discussion sessions were organised at different levels. An awareness session was conducted with the senior staff members and departmental heads, including the Founder and Executive Director of CRP. Another awareness session was organised at Mirza Golam Hafiz Degree College, where students, teachers and relevant staff members participated in discussions on mental health, suicide prevention, emotional well-being, warning signs, help-seeking and the role of supportive individuals and institutions in preventing suicide. Finally, a discussion session was conducted with the beneficiaries of the CRP-Rabia Noor Mental Health Day Centre, focusing on mental health issues, emotional well-being, suicide prevention, coping and help-seeking strategies, and the importance of family, social, and professional support. Through these activities, CRP demonstrated its continued commitment to promoting mental health awareness, strengthening community-based mental health support, and contributing to suicide prevention.