Did you know that close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year -this is according to the World Health Organisation. It is a global phenomenon in all regions of the world with over 79% of global suicides occurring in low- and middle-income countries. This is a serious public health problem; that we all play a part in helping end this devastating problem. Suicides are preventable, however a multi-facted and multisectoral suicide prevention strategy is needed.