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Middle-aged men and suicide

Middle-aged men are more likely to die by suicide than any other age group. We have conducted years of research to explore what can be done to better support men who are struggling.

Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide

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Learn something new about suicide prevention

Take a few minutes out of your day to learn about Samaritans work to ensure fewer people die by suicide.

• 10 minutes
• Alone
• Campaigning
• Anywhere
• Anytime

Samaritans’ strategy: Tackling suicide together

Samaritans’ 2022-27 strategy, ‘Tackling suicide together’, outlines our main priorities for the next five years and how we’ll be working towards our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

Understanding self-harm and suicide content

Advice on understanding self-harm and suicide content online.

Self-harm and suicide statistics in Ireland

In Ireland, suicide data is collected by the CSO and self-harm data is collected by the NSRF

Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2024

Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2024

• 16th September 2025
• Scotland

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.

Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2022

Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2022.

• 5th September 2023
• Press release
• Scotland

Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2023

Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2023.

• 13th August 2024
• Scotland

Suicide risk in specific communities

When done responsibly, highlighting increased risk factors in specific communities can raise awareness and encourage life-saving conversations.

Our vision for Scotland's next suicide prevention strategy

Samaritans Scotland responded to the Scottish Government and CoSLA consultation seeking views on Scotland's next suicide strategy.

10 top tips for reporting suicide

These 10 top tips and Samaritans’ resources for journalists reinforce industry codes of practice to support the highest standards of safe coverage of suicide.

Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2021

Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2021.

• 2nd August 2022
• Press release
• Scotland

The Government must deliver on its commitment to suicide prevention

Samaritans response to the 2025 Spending Review.

• 11th June 2025
• Blog
• All

Key priorities for preventing suicide in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland policy asks

Suicide rates twice as high in deprived areas

Samaritans releases a report linking inequality with a higher risk of suicide

• 6th March 2017
• Ireland

Guidance for reporting on assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia

If you are reporting on assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, please bear in mind the following specific guidance from Samaritans.

SHINING A LIGHT ON SUICIDE spring 2021 campaign

SHINING A LIGHT ON SUICIDE launches initiative in Greater Manchester with the League Manager’s Association and GM Mayor

• 21st March 2021

3 things you should know about LGBTQ+ communities and suicide

Existing research tells us that LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and self-harm compared to people who aren’t LGBTQ+.