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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.

Suicide prevention training on the railway

Since 2010, Samaritans has trained more than 28,000 rail staff with the skills to help someone at risk of suicide on the railway.

Guidance for reporting on youth suicides

It is important for journalists to be aware that young people are a particularly vulnerable audience in relation to media coverage of suicide and self-harm.

Making a suicide intervention

This course gives people the skills and confidence to intervene and engage with a person at risk of suicide, helping them to keep them as safe as possible.

Responding to a suspected suicide

It can take many months for an inquest (or fatal accident inquiry in Scotland) to be held and in many cases unexplained deaths are not given a verdict of suicide.

Suicide Remembrance Vigil for #WSPD

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place every year on 10 September. This year, we attended a Remembrance Vigil to remember those we have lost to suicide in Bury.

• 11th September 2022

Suicide Rates in England Rise

Suicide prevention communications guide

This guide covers useful tips for developing safe and informed suicide prevention messages for those communicating about the issue, raising awareness or campaigning for change.

Suicide prevention frontline training

A small group from the Stockport branch are facilitators for suicide prevention workshops organised by Stockport Council.

• 22nd September 2024

Guidance for reporting on murder suicides

Murder-suicide incidents are rare but their impact can be widespread. Family, friends, neighbours and witnesses may be traumatised in the aftermath.

Communicating sensitively and appropriately about suicide

Suicide is complex. We're here to help you communicate sensitively on this difficult topic.

Guidance for reporting on murder suicides

Murder-suicide incidents are rare but their impact can be widespread. Family, friends, neighbours and witnesses may be traumatised in the aftermath.

National Suicide Prevention Alliance

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is a cross-sector, England-wide coalition working reduce suicide in England.

Loss to Suicide Support Group

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Loss to Suicide support group meetings are unfortunately suspended until further notice.

Donate to Samaritans

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Suicide Prevention – Help available from Samaritans

Tuesday 10 September 2019 is World Suicide Prevention Day – Samaritans is a charity that aims to reduce the incidence of suicide by encouraging people to talk about their thoughts and feelings.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

National and local suicide prevention strategies

We’re working with governments across the UK and Ireland to make their national strategies for suicide prevention as ambitious and effective as possible. Read our recommendations.