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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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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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Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7
Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24 July because we’re here to listen 24/7. Help us raise awareness and funds to prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow could be too late.
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Our vision, mission and values
Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide.
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New Documentary on Channel 4 - We say it is well worth a watch...
New documentary on Channel 4 - it tells the story of a young girl who died by suicide after being influenced by negative social media algorithms
- 15th March 2026
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How Samaritans' training is supporting OVO's vulnerable customers and staff
Recognising the consistently high rates of suicide in the UK, OVO identified a vital need for specialist training and guidance to help staff respond confidently and compassionately to customers who may be in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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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.