World Suicide Prevention Day is recognized on September 10th.

Bruce Krentz, Health Promotions Coordinator with the Northern Health Region shares some alarming  statistics here.

“Suicide is a major public health challenge, it claims the lives of more than 720,000 people every year across the world and each life lost has social, emotional and economic consequences.”

The theme for the day is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, encouraging us to challenge harmful myths about suicide, reduce stigma and nurture conversation around this topic.

Next Wednesday, the Northern Health Region will host a free barbecue from 11 am to 1:30 at the Giant Tiger Parking Lot.

The Roots of Hope group, an offshoot of the Hope North Committee, will be on hand to provide information and support.

For more on Suicide Prevention Day go to the Northern Health Region facebook page.