European Council embraces Commission's plan for creating a European Suicide Prevention Hub

In the heart of Germany, the state capital of Wiesbaden is taking a proactive stance against suicide, a leading cause of death that affects many age groups, particularly young people. The city is participating in the nationwide action day for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th.

The Wiesbaden Health Department is spearheading this initiative, offering low-threshold support services to those in need. One such service is the self-help contact point, which can be reached at Phone (0611) 313777 or our website.

For individuals aged 18 and above, the Social Psychiatric Service (SpDi) and the Coordination of Community Psychiatry offer further help and support. The SpDi can be reached at telephone (0611) 312819 or spdi website, and has open office hours on Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 PM, located at Konradinerallee 11.

Beyond the Health Department, several psychosocial centres in Wiesbaden provide relief. The Psychosocial Center Mitte is located at Scharnhorststraße 24, 56195 Wiesbaden, and can be reached at (0611) 4505329 or Psychosocial Center Mitte website. The Psychosocial Center Ost is located at Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 88, 65185 Wiesbaden, and can be reached at (0611) 505894444 or Psychosocial Center Ost website. The Psychosocial Center Süd is located at Stettiner Straße 2a, 65203 Wiesbaden, and can be reached at (0611) 690703 or Psychosocial Center Süd website.

Education about suicide is a crucial aspect of prevention, as it can lower the barrier to seeking help. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to demand that suicide prevention be understood as a societal task. The WHO states that many individuals who die by suicide had not received a confirmed diagnosis, help was sought too late, or access barriers were too high.

For those in a mental crisis or concerned about someone, the telephone counseling service at 0800 1110111 or 0800 1110222, or visit www.telefonseelsorge.de is available.

In 2023, the number of suicides in Germany exceeded 10,000. This grim statistic underscores the urgent need for comprehensive and accessible suicide prevention measures. People with invisible disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, depression, FASD, or chronic neurological disorders, are often at particular risk.

The Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, located at Kloster-Eberbach-Straße 4, 65346 Eltville, and the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Clinics, located at Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 100, 65199 Wiesbaden, are additional resources for those seeking professional help.

The exact organization collaborating with Wiesbaden for the World Suicide Prevention Day action day in 2023 is not explicitly named in the search results provided. However, the city's commitment to this important cause is clear.

The topic of suicide remains largely taboo in many societies. By taking a proactive approach and offering a variety of resources, Wiesbaden is breaking down barriers and fostering a culture of openness and support. For more information regarding the press release, please contact the Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden.

European Council embraces Commission's plan for creating a European Suicide Prevention Hub