@article{ref1,
title="World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10: Creating Hope Through Action",
journal="Journal of the Indian Medical Association",
year="2021",
author="Bhattacharyya, R.",
volume="119",
number="9",
pages="78-80",
abstract="Every year on 10th September, World Suicide Prevention day is being observed. The theme of 2021 is 'Creating hope through action' will persist till 2023. Since suicide is preventable not inevitable, the awareness building will instill hope which has become more relevant during this pandemic times. In every 40 seconds, someone in this world terminating the life which had been the notion of campaign as'40 seconds of action'. The findings of research reiterate the need for conversation, 'let's talk' which infact reduces the risk of suicide and provide relief. It's the high time to break the barrier and reduce stigma. The global campaign of preventing suicide by World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the need for organizing activities and events throughout the year especially on World Suicide Prevention Day which has been restricted mostly in virtual platform this year. © 2021 Indian Medical Association. All rights reserved.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0019-5847",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}