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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

When you are supporting friends and family

As a friend or family member you are well placed to notice if someone close to you is struggling to cope following a suspected suicide.

Our History

Over the last 70 years, we have answered more than 134 million calls for help.

Rheoli sgyrsiau ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol am leoliadau sy'n peri pryder

Canllawiau i sefydliadau a gwasanaethau ar gyfathrebu'n ddiogel am hunanladdiad a lleoliadau sy'n peri pryder ar gyfryngau cymdeithasol.

Wales 2026: Senedd Elections

Senedd elections are due to be held on Thursday 7th May 2026. These elections will see an increased number of Senedd Members elected across a new set of constituency areas.

• 1st September 2025
• Wales

Small talk is no small thing

Small talk is no small thing

• 22nd February 2024
• Press release
• All

Thank you for your incredible support

You’re saving lives. You’re breaking the silence.

Social media toolkit

Use our toolkit to encourage other practitioners to learn aboout internet safety, suicide and self-harm.

Online Excellence Programme

Samaritans, in partnership with government and digital sector partners, are developing a hub of online excellence in suicide prevention.

Got Questions? Real People, Real Stories

What is Real People, Real Stories and what is its purpose? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Samaritans campaign.

Privacy Statement

At Samaritans, privacy is at the heart of what we do. Read more in our privacy statement.

Challenge Poverty Week: Reflecting on the impact of inequality in Scotland

This Challenge Poverty Week, we are reflecting on the impact of inequality in Scotland and how it shapes our work in Suicide Prevention.

• 11th October 2026
• Scotland

UK’s most annoying interruption revealed but Samaritans says breaking social rule could save a life

Interruptions are a major source of frustration for many but Samaritans is marking World Suicide Prevention Day by urging people to break this social rule and help someone they are worried about.

• 9th September 2026
• Press release
• All

Gail Porter unveils 3D London billboard for Samaritans as charity launches new winter campaign

Samaritans ambassador Gail Porter is urging the public to help the charity Bring Someone’s Future Back this winter.

• 10th November 2025
• Press release
• All

Mental health storylines like Phil Mitchell’s in Eastenders are really important

We’re proud to have helped inform Phil’s story, as well as Mick’s 2020 storyline featuring a phone call with Samaritans.

• 27th February 2025
• Blog
• All

Waiting for Change

Reducing suicide and improving poor mental health on the parenthood journey in Wales

Developing our new strategic plan for lived experience, led by lived experience

Taking the next step in embedding voices of experience within Samaritans.

• 30th January 2024
• Blog
• All

Redbridge Samaritans welcome the Baton of Hope

The branch has a stall in the Tate Modern Charity Village

Samaritans Scotland thanks Motherwell FC for charitable third kit as season comes to a close

The Scottish Premiership club released a charity third kit in December with Samaritans’ 116 123 number stitched on it.

• 26th May 2023
• Scotland

Samaritans response to the Online Safety Bill

Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley has responded to the Online Safety Bill

• 17th March 2022
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• News story
• All