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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’ trio celebrated in Queen’s Birthday Honours’ List
Volunteers Margaret Coutts, Maggie Cameron and Geraint Thomas have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Samaritans
- 10th October 2020
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Our response to the Covid-19 mental health challenge
Read our response to the Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan outlining the Scottish Government's commitment to addressing the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on mental health
- 9th October 2020
- News story
- Scotland
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Mental Health services for people who self-harm in England are inadequate, say Samaritans
Charity warns more people will suffer alone if improvements are not made quickly.
- 8th October 2020
- England
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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
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- 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