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The internet and suicide

The internet can be an invaluable resource for individuals experiencing self-harm and suicidal feelings, however, it can also provide access to content that can be distressing and triggering.

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Online Excellence Programme

Samaritans, in partnership with government and digital sector partners, are developing a hub of online excellence in suicide prevention.

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Online Safety Advisory Service

Professionals who encounter self-harm and suicide content can contact us for support and advice.

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Industry guidelines for managing self-harm and suicide content

Our guidance offers practical tips for sites and platforms hosting user-generated self-harm and suicide content.

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Online safety resources

Guidance for young people on staying safe online when finding support for themselves or trying to support others.

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A guide for parents, carers and family members

How to talk to your child about self-harm and suicide content online.

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Guidance for Practitioners

Guides to help people who provide support around suicide and self-harm. Find out how to talk about online activity and respond to any concerns.

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Campaign for a suicide-safer internet

At Samaritans we believe it's important to create a suicide-safer internet for everyone, while still making sure the support the internet provides remains available.

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Take part in our research

Samaritans needs your help to understand the effects of online self-harm and suicide content and how we can make the Internet a safer space for everyone.

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Online Excellence Programme Events

Discover events from Samaritans' Online Excellence Programme. Listings for all our conferences, webinars and training on the internet, suicide and self-harm.

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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.

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