10/09/2026
Today is world su***de prevention day
Su***de doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better 💜
Did you know?
290 su***de deaths were registered in Northern Ireland, this marked a rise from 221 in 2023
Males represented 75.9% of su***des registered among those aged 16–64
Su***de remains the leading cause of death in males under 50 in Northern Ireland.
Of all male deaths registered in 2024 where the deceased was under 50 years of age (690), 151 were to su***de (21.9%).
The number of su***de deaths was highest for men between the ages of 25 and 29 (9.7 per cent), while for women the highest number of su***de deaths was between the ages of 40 and 44 (3.8 per cent).
1 in 4 su***de deaths registered was someone under the age of 30 and 1 in 5 su***de deaths registered in 2024 was someone aged 60 or over.
When considering marital status, the crude su***de death rate per 100,000 population (aged 16+) was higher among those who were single (30.9), divorced (27.4) or widowed (18.7), compared to those recorded as married (9.2).
230 (79.3 per cent) of the 290 su***de deaths registered in 2024 were males and 60 (20.7 per cent) were females.
(Source: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, 2024)
*** Where to go for help
If you are struggling to cope, or you know someone who is/may be struggling there is help available around the clock, every single day of the year, providing a safe place for anyone whoever they are, however they feel:
* Minding Your Head -�Website http://www.mindingyourhead.info/�
* Lifeline – a free 24-hour crisis response helpline Phone: 0808 808 8000 | Website: http://www.lifelinehelpline.info�
* Samaritans – Freephone: 116 123 | Website https://www.samaritans.org/�
* PIPS Su***de Prevent Ireland – Freephone: 0800 088 6042(9am-9pm Mon-Fri & 10am-6pm Sat-Sun) | Website: https://pipscharity.com/�
* SHOUT – a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. Text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7)
* AWARE NI – Email: [email protected] | Website: https://www.aware-ni.org/ �
* International Association for su***de prevent: resources for practical guidance on how to talk about su***de. Website: https://www.iasp.info/�
* Bereavement NI –The Northern Ireland Bereavement Network is a collaborative group that connects Health and Social Care (HSC) trusts, government departments, and voluntary organizations to improve grief support services across the region. Website: Bereaved By Su***de - Bereaved NI�
* Lighthouse - an organisation committed to the prevention of su***de; the promotion of positive mental health and the provision of support services to families who have been bereaved due to su***de. Website: Introduction | Lighthouse
