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Samaritans and Facebook Team up to ‘Help a Friend in Need’
Today is National Suicide Prevention Day, a date which brings together individuals and organisations from around the world with an interest in suicide prevention to reach out and save lives.
- 10th September 2014
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Samaritans' comments on the coverage following the death of Robin Williams
Commenting on the media coverage following the death of Robin Williams, Sophie Borromeo, Director of Communications at Samaritans said:
- 13th August 2014
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Media briefing on the death of Robin Williams
Following the death of Robin Williams and ahead of the inquest, Samaritans is strongly advising the media to follow its guidelines for the reporting of suicide and the specific guidance on this case:
- 12th August 2014
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Samaritans' comment on the 2012 Office for National Statistics suicide figures
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suicide figures for 2012 released today, Clare Wyllie, Head of Policy and Research at Samaritans said:
- 18th February 2014
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Samaritans Comments on Coronation Street’s suicide of Hayley Cropper
Rachel Kirby-Rider, Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications, said:
- 14th January 2014
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Samaritans and the online environment
There has been much talk over the last few years about the role the internet can play on reducing (or increasing) suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
- 22nd November 2013
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Statement on Samaritans’ Safeguarding Procedures
Samaritans operates a very robust safeguarding procedure to determine whether individuals, with relevant offences recorded on their background check, are suitable to join as a listening volunteers.
- 2nd September 2013
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Work is the number one cause of stress in the UK
Work is the number one cause of stress in people's lives and can have a significant impact on their wellbeing.
- 21st March 2013
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