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New study reveals mental health impact of initial lockdown period
The first six weeks of the pandemic had a major impact on the UK population’s mental health and wellbeing, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow in partnership with Samaritans.
- 21st October 2020
- England
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Samaritans announces the appointment of new CEO, Julie Bentley
The leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and ROI has today announced that Julie Bentley has been appointed as its new CEO.
- 15th October 2020
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Samaritans Ireland survey finds that close to half of people who self-harm do not seek help
Around half of people who self-harm do not seek any form of help, according to a new survey from Samaritans Ireland
- 8th October 2020
- Ireland
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Our volunteers share their support tips in new video
As a lead partner to the Scottish Government’s Clear Your Head campaign we’ve been helping to raise awareness of the ways people can look after their mental wellbeing and look out for others.
- 23rd September 2020
- News story
- Scotland
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Government needs to do more to support young people who self-harm says APPG
Young people who self-harm are not getting the support they urgently need, according to a new inquiry led by the APPG on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention, supported by Samaritans
- 23rd September 2020
- England
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Samaritans appoints Keith Leslie as the new Chair of Trustees
Samaritans appoints Keith Leslie as the new Chair of Trustees
- 17th September 2020
- Press release
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Samaritans Cymru Impact Report 2019/20
This World Suicide Prevention Day, we are pleased to launch our Samaritans Cymru Impact Report, which celebrates our work in Wales during 2019-20.
- 10th September 2020
- News story
- Wales
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Samaritans launch world first guidance for the technology industry
The new guidelines set out how to safely manage self-harm and suicide content online
- 10th September 2020
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