One Million People Suicide in 12 months
Date Published: 22/09/2009
Alarming worldwide statistics show in the past year over one million people have died by suicide. Across the world every 40 seconds someone will successfully take their own life, while every three seconds someone will attempt suicide.
“These are the shocking statistics”, said Perth’s Samaritans Director Justine Colyer.
With more West Australians dying by suicide than on our roads, The Samaritans’ volunteers continue to offer their dedicated emotional support services to the WA community, as they have done for over 40 years.
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