Introduction  Suicide is a topic that's close to my heart, because I'd contemplated about ending my life on numerous occasions in the past. Suicide is a complex and sensitive topic that affects the lives of many people in ways that are often hidden from public view.  As we navigate conversations surrounding suicide, it should be obvious that it's a mental health concern and therefore must be addressed with compassion. How Prevalent is Suicide Globally? Suicide is stigmatised and condemned for religious or cultural reasons in much of the world. It's "therefore often a secretive act surrounded by taboo, and may be   unrecognized,    misclassified  or  deliberately   hidden   in   official   records  of death".  ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate )  Therefore, the actual number of suicides across the world may be much higher than what's known.  Suicide is one of the leading causes of death globally.( https://www.who.int/news/i