March 2024

The remarkable journey of Finland, as highlighted in a recent Guardian article, showcases how a nation halved its suicide rate through comprehensive, well-supported suicide prevention strategies. This isn’t just a success story, it’s a call to action for countries worldwide. LifeLine International champions these efforts globally, advocating for national suicide prevention strategies as effective ways to make a difference, and we encourage nations to include crisis support as an essential service in these strategies.

We also call for the decriminalisation of suicide to remove stigma and provide a safer space for those in crisis.

Read the full story here: The Finnish miracle: how the country halved its suicide rate – and saved countless lives | Finland | The Guardian