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DEAL: finding a way forward

In this session we will learn: how talking about feelings can help; that there is always hope; where to get support if needed; how to support a friend

DEAL: Managing stress, making choices

In this session we will learn that we all have control over how we react to a challenge or stress; to understand the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour; to use problem-solving skills; that how we react and cope is individual to each of us

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day - Let's change the narrative and talk about suicide.

World Suicide Prevention Day funders toolkit

Every year on the 10th of September, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

Premier League and Samaritans launches Together Against Suicide initiative to support fans

Premier League and Samaritans launches Together Against Suicide initiative to support fans

• 10th September 2025
• Press release
• All

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2025

Finding a way to say it Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important.

• 3rd September 2025

Autumn 2025 Newsletter

In this edition read some inspiring stories of how your support is helping more people to believe in tomorrow.

Stigma must stop says Samaritans on World Suicide Prevention Day

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans is urging the nation to ditch the stigma of talking about suicide by helping people ‘Find a Way to Say It’.

• 10th September 2024
• Press release
• 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.

Managing social media conversations about locations of concern

Guidance for organisations and services on communicating safely about suicide and locations of concern on social media

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

The Power of Interruption - Members of Scotland's Lived Experience Advisory Group share their perspectives

On World Suicide Prevention Day, members of Samaritans Scotland's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) shared their thoughts on the power of interruption.

• 10th September 2025
• Scotland

Gail Porter and Channique Sterling-Brown team up with Samaritans to remind public that small talk can be lifesaving

Gail Porter and Channique Sterling-Brown team up with Samaritans to remind public that small talk can be lifesaving

• 21st February 2023
• Press release
• All

10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year on World Suicide Prevention Day we campaign with over 70 other suicide prevention and mental health groups who are part of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA).

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

Myths about suicide

Understanding the facts can help you to help someone struggling to cope.

I want to kill myself

Suicidal thoughts can be complex, frightening and confusing.

Being Positive

In this session we will learn: to recognise positive qualities about ourselves; how positive talk affects how we feel; to turn a negative statement into a positive on

Samaritans interrupts Londoners to encourage lifesaving conversations

• 9th October 2026
• Press release
• All

Our life-saving message this World Suicide Prevention Day

• 10th September 2026