World Suicide Prevention Day falls on Tuesday 10th September 2025. The theme this year is ‘Changing the narrative on suicide.’

As with any year, it is a reminder for us all of the importance of creating safe spaces where children, young people, and staff feel able to talk openly about their feelings and struggles.

Promote open and supportive communication within your agencies, encourage conversations that foster understanding and empathy. In any setting, taking the time to listen without judgement can be a meaningful way to help someone who may be facing challenges.

How schools can take part:

  1. Raise awareness – use assemblies, tutor time, or staff meetings to highlight the importance of talking about mental health.
  2. Encourage conversations – remind pupils and staff about trusted adults in school and the support available.
  3. Model openness – staff can show that it’s okay to ask for help and share how they manage wellbeing.
  4. Signpost support – make sure pupils and staff know about local and national support services.

Together, by making time to talk and listen, we can reduce stigma, build connection, and help ensure no one feels they are facing things alone

Mental Health First Aid England have produced some fantastic resources for the day. You can access them here: World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: MHFA England

Check out this resource too: A UK-first, evidence-informed and quality-assured suite of teaching resources, for teachers to deliver workshops to young people (aged 14+) in schools and colleges on suicide prevention. Designed for young people, with young people, to learn how to support each other if struggling with thoughts of suicide. It is developed by Grassroots and you can download and register your interest on the course here: Breaking The Silence - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

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