Samaritans urges MLA candidates: Make your pledge to prevent suicide
Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. As an MLA candidate, show your support for preventing suicide in Northern Ireland by sharing any of the four tweets below.
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Posted 23rd March 2022
Northern Ireland
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Tweet one
Share your support for all three of Samaritans' priorities to reduce suicide in Northern Ireland
As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI prevent suicide in our local area. We all have a part to play in saving lives, and if elected I can promise to do my part. #AE22
Share your support for responsible reporting of suicide in the media
As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI prevent suicide in our local area. We know irresponsible reporting in the media can lead to an increase in suicide rates. Training in sensitive reporting can help save lives. #AE22
Share your support for training medical and care staff in suicide prevention
As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI prevent suicide in our local area. We know the majority of people who die by suicide in Northern Ireland have had recent contact with medical professionals like their GP. Training can save lives. #AE22
Share your support for making malicious encouragement of self-harm an offense
As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI support people in our local area. We know anyone who self-harms as a coping mechanism deserves timely support. They should never face others maliciously bullying them into further self-harm. #AE22
