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Martin talks to us for the Real People, Real Stories campaign

"You don’t see a way out and you might think you are stuck like that forever but if you can take it day by day, it does improve."

Josh's Story

"By communicating what I’m feeling they make me feel heard and those moments have been life changing." Josh shares his story of recovery with us for Real People Real Stories.

Matt's Story

"Don’t isolate yourself. Do something you enjoy. Choose to be with people who make you feel good when you are around them."

Guidance for depictions of suicide and self-harm in literature

Suicide is a major public health concern and therefore a topic of public interest. It often features in mainstream media and in literature, both fiction and non-fiction.

10 top tips for reporting suicide

These 10 top tips and Samaritans’ resources for journalists reinforce industry codes of practice to support the highest standards of safe coverage of suicide.

Guidance for reporting on youth suicides

It is important for journalists to be aware that young people are a particularly vulnerable audience in relation to media coverage of suicide and self-harm.

Guidance for portrayals of suicide and self-harm in drama

When suicide is featured in drama and literature, as with all other media depictions of suicide, care should be taken to avoid content which could be harmful to vulnerable people.

Guidance for covering suicide and self-harm in documentaries

Documentaries can inform and educate the public about suicidal behaviour, including the signs which may indicate a person is struggling to cope, and encourage important conversations and help seeking.

Guidance on reporting suicide for broadcast media

The wide reach of broadcast material, including online, as well as the diverse audience it attracts, makes responsible approaches to covering suicide particularly important.

Guidance for working with people bereaved by suicide

If a death by suicide is considered to be in the public interest, journalists may wish to speak with family members and friends.

Guidance for reporting on murder suicides

Murder-suicide incidents are rare but their impact can be widespread. Family, friends, neighbours and witnesses may be traumatised in the aftermath.

Guidance for reporting on suicides in public places including rail

A relatively small number of suicides take place in public settings, but these often result in widespread media coverage. Our guidance explains how to cover these incidents sensitively, to prevent further deaths by suicide.

Guidance for reporting on celebrity and high profile suicides

When a death or suicide attempt involves a celebrity or high-profile person there is a greater likelihood of others identifying with the person.

Guidance for reporting on inquests for England, Wales and Ireland

Information and conclusions shared during an inquest can offer an opportunity to aid understanding of some of the issues surrounding suicide.

Samaritans' media guidelines for reporting suicide

Our guidance offers practical advice and tips on how to safely cover the topic of suicide in the media. Download our media guidelines and read our best practice tips here.

Zoom Training

With lockdown, we thought we would attempt some Workplace Training over Zoom. It was much more successful than we could ever have imagined.

Men’s Health Awareness Week: Samaritans Ireland calls for a National Plan on Men’s Mental Health

Samaritans Ireland is calling for a national plan for men’s mental health as part of efforts to encourage men and boys to take good care of their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

• Press release
• Ireland

Streaming toolkits

Learn more about Streaming for Samaritans and download all the assets you need to take part.

What to expect when you talk to us

We answer some questions on what happens when you get in touch.

If you're worried about someone else during the coronavirus pandemic

Reaching out to someone can make a big difference if they’re going through a tough time.