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Scottish Government commits to self-harm strategy
Following research and engagement work undertaken by Samaritans Scotland, the Scottish Government has committed to a strategy and action plan to improve support for people who self-harm.
- 14th October 2021
- News story
- Comment
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland welcome decreases in deaths by suicide but calls for sustained action
Samaritans Scotland is calling for sustained action on suicide prevention following data showing deaths by suicide in Scotland decreased by 3% in 2020.
- 17th August 2021
- Press release
- Scotland
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The importance of being there to listen at Christmas
Samaritans' caller, Damien, and volunteer, Vikki, share how a simple phone call can help change someone's story this Christmas
- 1st December 2020
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm
Hidden Too Long: uncovering Self-Harm in Scotland brings together insights from people with lived experience, stakeholders working across frontline services and from the general public.
- 29th October 2020
- Press release
- Scotland
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Building a fairer Scotland in the Covid-19 recovery
Read our response to the Social Renewal Advisory Board's call for ideas on how to ensure the Covid-19 recovery can build a fairer and more equal Scotland.
- 23rd October 2020
- Scotland
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Our volunteers share their support tips in new video
As a lead partner to the Scottish Government’s Clear Your Head campaign we’ve been helping to raise awareness of the ways people can look after their mental wellbeing and look out for others.
- 23rd September 2020
- News story
- Scotland
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Rachel Cackett, Samaritans Scotland Executive Director, reflects on World Suicide Prevention Day
Our Executive Director Rachel Cackett shares why we're supporting Scotland's national movement on World Suicide Prevention Day.
- 9th September 2020
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland backs Clear Your Head campaign
Samaritans Scotland has joined with the Scottish Government in a new campaign to support mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.
- 21st April 2020
- News story
- Scotland