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Samaritans unveils four steps to reduce suicide in Wales

Samaritans in Wales has today launched its manifesto for the National Assembly for Wales Elections 2016, ‘Four Steps to Save Lives’.

• 19th June 2015
• Wales

Concerning rise in suicide deaths prompts calls for further action

It’s vital that young people don’t come to see suicide as an escape from their struggles and that we seek to address the very real factors which shape their lives. Suicide is preventable.

• 26th June 2019
• Press release
• Scotland

Suicide prevention and the workplace: BSI standard (BS 30480)

The BSI suicide prevention standard (BS 30480) provides guidance for workplaces to reduce suicide risk, support staff and build a safer culture. Samaritans can help you put it into practice.

Samaritans Scotland appointed as a lead partner in Suicide Prevention Scotland

Samaritans Scotland appointed as a lead partner in Suicide Prevention Scotland

• 28th June 2023
• Scotland

Videos on coping with self-harm and suicidal thoughts

For World Mental Health Day, we are launching a series of videos featuring people talking about what helped them in their own journeys and in supporting others with self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Samaritans responds to NCISH's 2020 suicide figures in England

Samaritans responds to the National Confidential Inquiry's figures on suspected suicides during lockdown in England

• 10th November 2020
• England

Play Your Part in World Suicide Prevention Day, 2020

World Suicide Prevention day is on Thursday 10 September and this year we have chosen the theme of staying connected, both with yourself and others. Read below for some helpful hints & tips.

• 10th September 2020

Guidance for depictions of suicide and self-harm in literature

Suicide is a major public health concern and therefore a topic of public interest. It often features in mainstream media and in literature, both fiction and non-fiction.

Guidance for portrayals of suicide and self-harm in drama

When suicide is featured in drama and literature, as with all other media depictions of suicide, care should be taken to avoid content which could be harmful to vulnerable people.

Guidance for depictions of suicide and self-harm in literature

Suicide is a major public health concern and therefore a topic of public interest. It often features in mainstream media and in literature, both fiction and non-fiction.

Guidance for portrayals of suicide and self-harm in drama

When suicide is featured in drama and literature, as with all other media depictions of suicide, care should be taken to avoid content which could be harmful to vulnerable people.

World Suicide Prevention Day event at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

• 12th September 2024

Guidance for covering suicide and self-harm in documentaries

Documentaries can inform and educate the public about suicidal behaviour, including the signs which may indicate a person is struggling to cope, and encourage important conversations and help seeking.

Guidance for covering suicide and self-harm in documentaries

Documentaries can inform and educate the public about suicidal behaviour, including the signs which may indicate a person is struggling to cope, and encourage important conversations and help seeking.

Samaritans Comments on Coronation Street’s suicide of Hayley Cropper

Rachel Kirby-Rider, Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications, said:

• 14th January 2014
• All

Football Managers Back 'Shining a Light on Suicide' Campaign

Pep Guardiola, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Sir Alex Ferguson are among those backing ‘Shining A Light On Suicide’ campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention and how 'talking could save a life.'

• 20th March 2021

Samaritans response to Government's National Suicide Prevention Strategy

Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley responds to the Government's National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England

• 11th September 2023
• Comment
• England

Open, Up, Listen Up

Learn more about Open Up, Listen Up - our male suicide prevention campaign for Wales.

Petition to stop cut to local suicide prevention funding

Help stop the Government’s proposed cut to the funding of local suicide prevention work.

• 18th June 2023

Industry guidelines for reducing the risk of gambling related suicide

Gambling can expose anyone to harms that contribute to the risk of suicide. Read our industry guidelines here.