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Suicide Prevention Animations

Suicide Prevention Animations

LGBTQ+ communities and suicide

We worked with 11 Lived Experience Advisors to identify what needs to change to prevent suicides for LGBTQ+ people.

Suicide bereavement services

The impact of suicide can be complex and acute.

Online suicide challenges

Briefing: Sharing information about online challenges and games relating to suicide and self-harm

Gypsy people and suicide

Together with our partners in the Suicide Prevention Consortium we have been exploring suicide and stigma with Gypsy people.

Roma people and suicide

Together with our partners in the Suicide Prevention Consortium we have been exploring suicide and stigma with Roma people.

Young people and suicide

Many young people say they often feel lonely and that it's difficult to get the help and support they need.

New Travellers and suicide

Together with our partners in the Suicide Prevention Consortium we have been exploring suicide and stigma with New Travellers.

Support after Suicide Partnership

Samaritans is host to the Support after Suicide Partnership (SASP) and proud to support its work as an autonomous programme.

Responding to attempted suicide

Young people may return to school following a suicide attempt, and schools should not underestimate the impact of this on other students.

Suicide Prevention Conference

Bury held its first Suicide Prevention conference at The Met on Thursday 18th of June and Bury Samaritans were there to offer emotional support.

• 20th June 2025

Suicide facts and figures

We're the only organisation collating suicide data for all UK nations and Ireland.

Busting myths about Suicide

There are still a lot of myths about suicide that cloud the way we think about mental health in general. At Samaritans, we recognise how important it is to have open, compassionate conversations. Unhelpful myths about suicide can create stigma, stop people from seeking support, and make those who are struggling feel more isolated.

• Up to 30 minutes
• Alone
• Campaigning
• Anywhere
• Anytime

Tips on posting about suicide online safely

Tips for the general public on how to talk about suicide online in a safe way.

Ethnicity, cultural identity and suicide

Racism and discrimination can impact people's risk of dying by suicide. Read our recommendations and policy position.

Suicide: What’s happening in the UK and what does this mean for suicide prevention?

Suicide data is crucial for understanding and preventing suicide.

• 10th September 2018
• All

Here’s why suicide prevention is a worthwhile investment

• 7th March 2024
• Blog
• All

Coronavirus and suicide risk

This page outlines evidence on how the pandemic has affected suicide rates, as well as rates of self-harm, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts.

Socioeconomic disadvantage and suicidal behaviour

Each year, between 300 and 350 people die by suicide in Wales, which is around three times the number killed in road accidents.

Managing suicidal conversations

Giving people and teams the confidence, knowledge and skills to talk to someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.