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Samaritans Publications

Samaritans Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09Samaritans Annual Report cover 2008-09

03 August 2009

Samaritans Annual Report and Accounts for 2008-09, examining our performance against objectives, our future plans, and a financial review.

The Information Resource PackInformation Resource Pack 2008

21 May 2009

The Information Resource Pack is brimming with facts and statistics about Samaritans and our service.


Samaritans Strategy 2009 - 2015Samaritans Strategy 2009 - 2015 cover

21 April 2009

Samaritans strategy until 2015 will focus on reducing the risk of suicide.


Media GuidelinesSamaritans Media Guidelines 2008

26 August 2008

These guidelines have suggestions for journalists and writers, photographers and directors, working in every type of media.


Samaritans in Schools 2008Samaritans in Schools Report 2008 cover

31 July 2008

This report seeks to give an overview of Samaritans work in schools, the current work by local branches and evaluates the uptake of the DEAL (Developing Emotional Awareness and Learning) programme.

HMCS logoLiving with the Evidence

September 2007

Samaritans formed a partnership with Her Majesty's Court Services (HMCS) to provide emotional support to jurors following Jury Service

Reducing Suicide at Railway StationsReducing Suicides at Railway Stations cover

16 April 2007

Booklet designed for Train Operating Companies who want to reduce suicides at stations.


Website User SurveySamaritans Website Survey Report cover

25 February 2008

A summary of Samaritans' website feedback between September 2006 and August 2007.

Giving Trends

Published 2005

Summary of results of surveys carried out into giving trends.

Emotional Health Promotion StrategyEmotional Health Promotion Strategy 2003 report

Published 2003

Explains what emotional health is, why it is important, and how Samaritans is proactively working within a number of settings to tackle UK's distress.

Emotional Health Publications

Samaritans regularly produces reports about specific areas of emotional health. The latest ones are listed below.

Young People's Emotional Health

Published 2009

Resources designed for young people and those working with young people to support their emotional health and find further sources of help.

Coping With Stress

Published 2005

Recognising the signs of stress, and some ideas about how to reduce your stress levels.

Depression and Suicide

Published 2005

An academic overview of the cliinical syptoms of depression, its prevalence and impact on suicide rates.

Youth and Self-Harm

Published 2003

A summary of research commissioned by Samaritans and carried out by the Centre for Suicide Research, University of Oxford in 2000-2001.

Mental Health and Suicide

Published 2004

An academic overview of mental health in the UK and Ireland and the impact on suicide rates.

Youth Pack

Published 1999

The Youth Pack is a useful resource for teachers or those working with young people.

 

Older Publications

Youth Matters - A Cry for Help

Published 2000

This report examines self-harm and those at risk of dying.

Bloke's Own

Published 2000

A Viz-style booklet about being a bit down, targeted at young men.

Young Men Speak Out

Published 1999

A look at young men's views about depression, suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide.