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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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What it is to be a man: Suicide in middle-age

• 28th September 2012
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Press release: Why 3,000 middle-aged men die by suicide each year

A new report out today (Thursday 20 September) examines in depth why men from disadvantaged backgrounds in their 30s, 40s and 50s are at higher risk of suicide.

• 20th September 2012
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