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Samaritans urges MLA candidates: Make your pledge to prevent suicide

Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. As an MLA candidate, show your support for preventing suicide in Northern Ireland by sharing any of the four tweets below.

  • Blog
  • Posted 23rd March 2022
  • Northern Ireland
  • Policy

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Tweet one

Share your support for all three of Samaritans' priorities to reduce suicide in Northern Ireland

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As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI prevent suicide in our local area. We all have a part to play in saving lives, and if elected I can promise to do my part. #AE22

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Tweet two

Share your support for responsible reporting of suicide in the media

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As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI prevent suicide in our local area. We know irresponsible reporting in the media can lead to an increase in suicide rates. Training in sensitive reporting can help save lives. #AE22

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Tweet three

Share your support for training medical and care staff in suicide prevention

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As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI prevent suicide in our local area. We know the majority of people who die by suicide in Northern Ireland have had recent contact with medical professionals like their GP. Training can save lives. #AE22

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Tweet four

Share your support for making malicious encouragement of self-harm an offense

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As MLA candidate for [constituency] I am committed to help @SamaritansNI support people in our local area. We know anyone who self-harms as a coping mechanism deserves timely support. They should never face others maliciously bullying them into further self-harm. #AE22

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