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Samaritans pioneer new partnership dedicated to suicide prevention in the online environment
Samaritans called on social media firms and internet providers to sign up to a partnership to tackle online suicide and self harm content at a Summit hosted by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
- 29th April 2019
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Samaritans response to online harms white paper
Samaritans calls for code of conduct and independent regulator to tackle harmful online content
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Samaritans volunteers in Ireland answer almost 3 million calls over five years of freephone 116 123
Cindy O’Shea, Samaritans Irish Regional Director, said this ongoing financial backing from the industry will ensure anyone who need emotional support can continue to call Samaritans for free for another five years.
- 1st April 2019
- Press release
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Samaritans launch awareness campaign to encourage men to seek help
A new survey commissioned by Samaritans released today (19 March) shows that there is still a stigma around men seeking help when they are struggling to cope.
- 19th March 2019
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Samaritans hopes to reach a broader audience with new website
Samaritans has a new website which will use up-to-the minute digital tools to help people navigate, donate, volunteer, find information and access support.
- 12th March 2019
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Young people, the online environment and suicide
There are around 200 deaths of young people by suicide every year
- 5th February 2019
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Celebri-teas stand up to loneliness for Samaritans’ Brew Monday
Reaching out to someone could make all the difference, says Love Island’s Dr Alex George
- 21st January 2019
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Suicide the second most common cause of death for homeless people, ONS stats show
- 20th December 2018
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