It is a tragic but stark reality that there is a need to observe a day such as the World Suicide Prevention Day. This day intends to give hope to people who are at the ends of their wits and are unable to believe that things might get better, and to counsel them through their dark thoughts so that they may once again develop the will to live.

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly. The moment you’re ready to quit is usually the moment right before a miracle happens. Don’t give up.”

Take this day as a reminder to always check in on your friends and family, even those who seem happy, and to always be kind. You never know when a kind word or even just a smile may save a life.