On September 10, 2025, the University of Gdańsk hosted a nationwide scientific conference marking World Suicide Prevention Day. The event brought together experts from across Poland, who discussed suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and effective methods of crisis intervention.
A highlight of the conference program was the presentation of findings by the advisory team of the project “Suicidology – State of Knowledge Analysis and Educational Campaign,” conducted by the Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School. In her address, Magdalena Jagodzińska, presented a report summarizing the team’s work to date, which included a diagnosis of the current state of suicidology in Poland, an analysis of research gaps, recommendations for preventive measures, and conclusions from studies on social attitudes toward psychological crises.
The speaker also emphasized the gravity of the problem, citing data from the World Health Organization and the National Police Headquarters:
- 1 in 100 deaths worldwide is a suicide
- Each year, more than 720,000 people take their own lives
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15–29
- Each day in Poland, 13 people die by suicide
– “Today, many figures are quoted in the media, but behind every number is a person who could not be helped. Let us not relegate mental health to public debate only on anniversaries or international days. What is needed is education and support, but above all, presence and engagement,” emphasized Magdalena Jagodzińska.
The report attracted significant interest from participants, becoming a starting point for discussion on the practical application of research results in public policy and educational initiatives. The need for continued cooperation between academic circles, public institutions, and social organizations was also highlighted as essential for more effective suicide prevention.
Scientific Report
SUICIDOLOGY – STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ANALYSIS AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN
