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Samaritans' comments on the coverage following the death of Robin Williams

Commenting on the media coverage following the death of Robin Williams, Sophie Borromeo, Director of Communications at Samaritans said:

• 13th August 2014
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Small Talk Saves Lives, says Samaritans

Samaritans is launching a campaign with British Transport Police, Network Rail and the wider rail industry to give travellers the confidence to trust their instincts and act if they notice someone who may be at risk of suicide in or around a station.

• 15th November 2017
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Small talk is no small thing

Small talk is no small thing

• 22nd February 2024
• Press release
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Gail Porter and Channique Sterling-Brown team up with Samaritans to remind public that small talk can be lifesaving

Gail Porter and Channique Sterling-Brown team up with Samaritans to remind public that small talk can be lifesaving

• 21st February 2023
• Press release
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Samaritans on hand with a cuppa & a chat at East Coast Main Line stations this World Mental Health Day

Station cafes collectively hand out 10,000 coffee cups including inspiring messages of hope, whilst Samaritans volunteers provide emotional support at stations from London King’s Cross to Durham

• 10th October 2022
• Press release
• England

Samaritans show power of human connection as volunteers answer almost 1,000 calls a day

*UPDATE* Samaritans volunteers in Ireland answered almost 1,000 calls a day last year as people continued to struggle with the impact of Covid and the lifting of restrictions, annual figures show.

Samaritans Ireland put callers and volunteers at heart of new five-year plan

Samaritans Ireland has launched a new five-year national plan which aims to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide across the island of Ireland.

• 6th June 2022
• Ireland

Rail industry celebrates 25,000 staff trained to save lives thanks to Samaritans

More than one in five in the rail industry have the skills to identify and help vulnerable people to safety.

• 21st April 2022
• Press release
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Men in rural communities least likely to seek support when struggling to cope

Samaritans Real People Real Stories latest phase is aimed at supporting men in rural communities

• 1st March 2022
• Press release
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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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Become a Samaritans military listening volunteer

Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help.

Become a Samaritans listening volunteer

Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help and they can change the course of someone’s life.

Our staff in Ireland & Northern Ireland

Meet our team in Ireland & Northern Ireland. Samaritans Ireland is led by our Executive Director and comprises 18 team members.

Inspiring ScotRail employee wins Samaritans RailStaff award for lifesaving intervention

A railway worker who got a vulnerable person to safety using WhatsApp messages has been recognised for her quick thinking.

• 4th December 2023
• Press release
• Scotland

Stigma of self-harm impacts on everyday life - Samaritans Ireland research

New research from Samaritans Ireland has found the stigma towards people who self-harm can impact on their ability to rent an apartment, find a job or enter a new relationship.

• 30th March 2023
• Press release
• Ireland

Our Annual Report and Accounts

Read about what we achieved, how we spend our money and what our strategy was in our annual reports.

Latest suicide data

We share the latest suicide data for nations across the UK and Republic of Ireland in our Suicide Statistics factsheets.

Understanding UK & ROI suicide statistics

Reliable suicide statistics are vital for targeting prevention activities and reducing deaths.

Coronavirus, young people and self-harm

Young people have been hugely affected by the restrictions resulting from the pandemic, both socially and economically.

Coronavirus and mental health

Research suggests that people with pre-existing mental health problems were more likely to face deteriorating or consistently poor mental health during the pandemic.