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Two thirds of Brits have felt lonely in the past year according to new research

Commissioned by PG tips in support of Samaritans Brew Monday, the study sheds new light on the far-reaching impact of loneliness, its causes, and how people can overcome it.

• 20th January 2020
• Press release
• All

Yule not go lonely this Christmas with Samaritans

Volunteers support those needing help at a tough time of year

• 3rd December 2019
• Press release
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Samaritans Scotland appoint Rachel Cackett as Executive Director

We are delighted to announce Rachel Cackett has been appointed as Executive Director for Samaritans Scotland.

• 21st November 2019
• News story
• Scotland

Samaritans hold workshop on self-harm policy solutions

Samaritans brought together civil servants, health professionals and third sector organisations to discuss policy solutions to increasing rates of self-harm, particularly among young people

• Blog
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Prisoners get a digital connection to Samaritans

Unilink and Samaritans have launched a new service at HMP Wayland that allows people in prison to message Samaritans for emotional support.

• 31st October 2019
• Press release
• All

Better support needed for less well off middle-aged men to curb high suicide rate

On World Mental Health Day, which this year has the theme of suicide prevention, Samaritans is calling for better support for men, to address the persistently high rate of suicide among less well-off

• 10th October 2019
• Press release
• All

Samaritans Scotland: Reducing self-harm key to suicide prevention

• 10th September 2019
• Press release
• Scotland

Samaritans and GAA the winning team in tackling mental health on World Suicide Prevention Day

Samaritans and the GAA are celebrating five years of teaming up together to tackle the stigma of mental health and urging young players and members who are struggling to cope to seek help.

• 10th September 2019
• Press release
• Ireland