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5-4-3-2-1
Bring your focus to the present using your senses
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Learn about SHUSH listening
Talking with someone who is actively listening can help a person work out solutions to their problems, or at least feel that they can cope with whatever it is they are going through.
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Busting myths about Suicide
There are still a lot of myths about suicide that cloud the way we think about mental health in general. At Samaritans, we recognise how important it is to have open, compassionate conversations. Unhelpful myths about suicide can create stigma, stop people from seeking support, and make those who are struggling feel more isolated.
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4-7-8 Breathing
A simple, controlled breathing technique that might help you slow down your heart rate and should only take a few minutes to learn
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Muscle Relaxation
Systematically tensing and relaxing your muscles to release physical, and potentially emotional tension
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Sit Tall Technique
Use the position of your body to ease your breathing in under a minute
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Learn something new about suicide prevention
Take a few minutes out of your day to learn about Samaritans work to ensure fewer people die by suicide.
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Bitesize wellbeing activities
If you are short of time but want to try some quick activities to help boost your mood and wellbeing why not try one of these