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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
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day - Let's change the narrative and talk about suicide.
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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
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
- 10th September 2025
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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
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Autumn 2025 Newsletter
In this edition read some inspiring stories of how your support is helping more people to believe in tomorrow.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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Myths about suicide
Understanding the facts can help you to help someone struggling to cope.
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I want to kill myself
Suicidal thoughts can be complex, frightening and confusing.
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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
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Leann’s story
"I’ve seen first-hand where the money raised goes, so I’m proud of myself that I’m helping to keep Samaritans listening 24/7, just as I needed someone to listen to me."
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Declan’s story
"I would really encourage people to do STEP training with Samaritans. It teaches you how to fully listen, so you understand what someone is saying and can communicate to them that you understand."
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Paul’s story
As an ex-gang member, Paul grew up believing he couldn’t show emotion or share his struggles. Now, as a Samaritans volunteer, he passionately encourages others to see that opening up is a strength, not a weakness.
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Helping Barclays customer service team make life-saving interventions
When Barclays noticed more calls from vulnerable customers expressing suicidal thoughts, they turned to Samaritans for help. Samaritans provided specialised training to equip staff with the skills to handle these sensitive situations.