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Samaritans' response to the draft Online Safety Bill
Parliament must protect the most vulnerable and ensure the Bill compels all platforms, regardless of their reach, to remove harmful content around suicide and self-harm
- 12th May 2021
- Comment
- England
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Establishing accountability and structure
Approaches to establishing accountability for the management of self-harm and suicide content on a site or platform.
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Men’s Health Awareness Week: Samaritans Ireland calls for a National Plan on Men’s Mental Health
Samaritans Ireland is calling for a national plan for men’s mental health as part of efforts to encourage men and boys to take good care of their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Press release
- Ireland
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What is self-harm?
Self-harm is when someone intentionally hurts themselves. It can take a number of forms, but all self-harm is serious and a sign of emotional distress.
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Samaritans hold workshop on self-harm policy solutions
Samaritans brought together civil servants, health professionals and third sector organisations to discuss policy solutions to increasing rates of self-harm, particularly among young people
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World Mental Heath Day
Derby & District Samaritans raise awareness of campaign to encourage men to seek help
- 10th October 2019
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School exclusion is an inequality factor - Samaritans Cymru reports
Samaritans Cymru has released a new report on the causes and damaging effects exclusion from school in Wales can have on children and young people.
- 1st August 2019
- Press release
- Wales
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Samaritans' comments on the coverage following the death of Robin Williams
Commenting on the media coverage following the death of Robin Williams, Sophie Borromeo, Director of Communications at Samaritans said:
- 13th August 2014
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Our vision, mission and values
Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide.
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Samaritans in Ireland answer a call every minute as research shows it's a lifeline for many
Samaritans volunteers across the island of Ireland answered more than 60 calls every hour last year, as new research revealed it is the only form of support for over half of callers.
- 21st May 2025
- Press release
- News story
- Blog
- Ireland
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Samaritans welcomes DHSC men's health strategy evidence call
Julie Bentley, Samaritans CEO, said: “Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 so it’s critical that suicide prevention is front and centre of this strategy."
- 24th April 2025
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Exploring 'Paid Yesterday, Broke Today' - In conversation with ANDYSMANCLUB
It's Debt Awareness Week (24th - 30th March), and Samaritans Scotland is delving into its recent report, ‘Paid Yesterday, Broke Today’
- 28th March 2025
- Scotland
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Samaritans fundraiser completes year-long marathon a day challenge
Samaritans fundraiser completes year-long marathon a day challenge
- 30th December 2024
- Press release
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Samaritans does not take a view on assisted dying
- 27th November 2024
- Blog
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"Paid Yesterday, Broke Today"
The Impact of Employment and Financial Instability on Suicidal Thinking and Behaviour in Scotland
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Isaac’s story
After a positive experience calling Samaritans during their lowest moments, Isaac joined the charity's lived advisory panel to help shape its LGBTQ+ policy.
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Our Farming, Our Future
Samaritans Cymru is setting out to break the cycle of suicide risk in rural Wales through the ‘Our Farming, Our Future’ project.
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Promoting your fundraising in the local media
To help you make the most of your incredible fundraising challenge, here are some useful tips to promote your journey in the local media.
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Samaritans Scotland Quarterly Update
Our quarterly update for 2023/24 showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- 12th April 2024
- Blog
- Scotland