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Samaritans to encourage men to seek help & ‘talk to us’
Volunteers mark 24/7 to remind people they’re there around the clock
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- Ireland
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Take part in suicide prevention research
Support Samaritans' research investigating how people react when they meet distressed or suicidal people.
- 18th July 2019
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Samaritans' response to 13 Reasons Why update | Media Guidelines News
Lorna Fraser, Executive Lead Samaritans’ Media Advisory Service, comments on Netflix decision to make edits to season one of 13 Reasons Why
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Samaritans piloting real-time written word service
We're piloting a real-time written word service to help support people in a way that works for them.
- 1st July 2019
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Concerning rise in suicide deaths prompts calls for further action
It’s vital that young people don’t come to see suicide as an escape from their struggles and that we seek to address the very real factors which shape their lives. Suicide is preventable.
- 26th June 2019
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- Scotland
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Samaritans and University of Exeter publish first state of the nation report on local suicide prevention
Samaritans and University of Exeter publish first state of the nation report on local suicide prevention
- 21st June 2019
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Prime Minister announcement on funding for mental health support welcomed by Samaritans
The Prime Minister Theresa May has today [Monday, 17 June 2019] announced a package of measures to improve mental health support in schools, workplaces and communities.
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Felicity Varah Harding recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Samaritans congratulates Felicity Varah Harding on being awarded an OBE for her outstanding contribution to the charitable sector in the UK
- 7th June 2019
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