More women attempt suicide, but men die by suicide more often – National Suicide Analysis Report

Stakeholders at the launch stressed that changing the narrative around suicide would require reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations about mental health and ensuring that people at risk can access timely support.” The World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 people die from suicide globally every year.

Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Dr Eugene Kobla Dordoye, called for greater compassion and support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.