Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  Introduction to Suicide Awareness Understanding Risk, Warning Signs, Prevention and Compassionate Support Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA | Learning • Knowledge • Growth | 10 October 2026 CONTENT NOTE: Discussion of suicide and emotional distress. If someone is in immediate danger in Malta, call 112. Supportline 179 provides support; elsewhere contact local emergency or crisis services. 1. Introduction Suicide awareness is the ability to recognise potential distress, communicate without stigma and help people reach appropriate care. Suicide is a complex public-health concern, not a personal failure or the inevitable result of one event. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 people die by suicide globally each year. Each death affects many other lives. This article offers general education, not individual diagnosis or clinical advice. 2. Understanding Suicide Awareness Suicidal thoughts and behaviour exist across different levels of severity and urgency. Someone ...