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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 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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Meet Roxy. “I have no shame that Samaritans were there for me at a difficult time."
Reaching her lowest, Roxy called Samaritans. Years later in 2021, after a close friend took her life during the pandemic, Roxy signed up to be a listening volunteer.
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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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Lived experience opportunities
We are developing a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to be involved in the work that we do.
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Join us!
We’d like you to join us in volunteering with Portsmouth Samaritans.
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Autumn 2023 newsletter
Welcome to your autumn 2023 edition of 24/7!
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Samaritans in Skipton: Join us to raise awareness this World Suicide Prevention Day
Join Pendle Samaritans in Skipton on Saturday 10th September, to help raise awareness of our services.
- 10th September 2022
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Tara: an "emotional rollercoaster"
Tara* (she/her) lives on her own in England and works as a psychologist. She has struggled with depression since she was a child, and had attempted suicide twice before the pandemic.
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Celebrities share their stories for Real People Real Stories
Celebrities share their stories of tough times with Samaritans to help encourage other men to seek help.
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What it is to be a man: Suicide in middle-age
- 28th September 2012
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Veterans’ Emotional Support Helpline
If you’re a veteran, serving member of the Armed Forces or a family member and need someone to talk to, we listen and we won’t judge. Our helpline is a safe space for people who have served in the Armed Forces to talk about their experiences.
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Sam's story
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Fran's story
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Meet Taylor: “I hit a wall. I thought I couldn’t do it anymore. My little sister and my mate noticed and said they thought I should get some help.”
When Taylor’s mum faced a life-threatening illness in hospital, it turned his world upside down.
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Meet Kay: "The beauty of being a Samaritan, is that our service is always here, all year round, 24 hours a day."
Kay talks about how reaching out to Samaritans led to her becoming a volunteer herself, and why she’s passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion at Samaritans.