Health
Race to End Suicide
Prevent the attempt from ever happening.
Every year, more than 727,000 people die by suicide worldwide, that is a life lost every 40 seconds.
The winning team will rapidly detect, engage, and prevent an attempt from ever happening – from the moment of ideation through intervention to recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
You are not alone. In the United States, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These services are free and confidential. If you are outside the United States, visit findahelpline.com to find support in your country. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.
XPRIZE does not provide crisis, medical, or mental health services, and the information on this page is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is operated independently of XPRIZE.