10/09/2026
Thank you to Rionne McAvoy and Ivan Kovac for this footage of our event on this date last , September 10th, is World Su***de Prevention Day. It is a day to remember those who have died by su***de, to stand alongside those who have been affected by su***de, and to share a message that su***de is preventable and that help is available.
Last year in Japan, 19,188 people died by su***de, including 538 elementary, junior-high, and high-school students. Beyond the numbers, these were people who were struggling with things that may not always have been visible to those around them: loneliness, pressure, disconnection, grief, uncertainty, feeling that they did not belong, or feeling overwhelmed by what was in front of them.
To mark the start of our month-long , we will hold a candlelight vigil. This is an opportunity to come together in quiet reflection as we remember those in our lives we have lost to su***de and show our support for anyone struggling today. We will also be holding community walks around the country from September 10th - October 10th as part of our Step Up Challenge.
Join the Step Up Challenge at tellevents. org.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you don't have to be alone. Please call our Lifeline on 0800-300-8355 or chat with us at telljp. com/lifeline.
Thank you to Rionne McAvoy and Ivan Kovac for this footage of our event on this date last year.
