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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.

Adrienne's Story: World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

Adrienne, 29, from North Lanarkshire, called Samaritans when she was struggling to cope. On World Suicide Prevention Day, she is encouraging people to say how they are really feeling and get the support they need.

• 10th September 2024
• Blog
• Scotland

Samaritans challenges gambling chief’s use of suicide guidance

Michael Dugher, former Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, cited Samaritans advice that ‘suicide is complex’ when questioned by MPs about the dangers of addictive gambling products.

• 29th August 2023
• Press release
• England

How the end of local funding could spell disaster for suicide prevention

A national funding stream that has been supporting hundreds of vital community suicide prevention projects all across England is quietly running dry.

• 2nd June 2023
• Blog
• All

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 - Rail Partner Toolkit

Every year on 10 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 new guidelines equip gambling businesses to do more to prevent suicide

Today, Samaritans published its first best practice guidance for the gambling industry to help gambling businesses understand and adopt practical steps to prevent gambling-related suicide.

• 27th April 2021
• All