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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/10-top-tips-reporting-suicide/
10 top tips for reporting suicide | Samaritans' media guidelines
These 10 top tips and Samaritans’ resources for journalists reinforce industry codes of practice to support the highest standards of safe coverage of suicide.
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https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/support-groups-people-bereaved-suicide/
Support groups for people bereaved by suicide | Samaritans
Samaritans runs Facing the Future, free online peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/lgbtq-communities-and-suicide/
LGBTQ+ communities and suicide | Samaritans
We worked with 11 Lived Experience Advisors to identify what needs to change to prevent suicides for LGBTQ+ people.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/guidance-working-people-bereaved-suicide/
Guidance for working with people bereaved by suicide | Samaritans' media guidelines
If a death by suicide is considered to be in the public interest, journalists may wish to speak with family members and friends.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/inequality-suicide/
Inequality and suicide | Samaritans
People living in the most disadvantaged communities face the highest risk of dying by suicide. Read our recommendations and report.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/ethnicity-and-suicide/
Ethnicity and suicide | Samaritans
Racism and discrimination can impact people's risk of dying by suicide. Read our recommendations and policy position.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/guidance-portrayals-suicide-and-self-harm-drama/
Guidance for portrayals of suicide and self-harm in drama | Samaritans' media guidelines
When suicide is featured in drama and literature, care should be taken to avoid content which could be harmful to vulnerable people.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/suicide-prevention-consortium-insights-research-and-resources/
Suicide Prevention Consortium: Insights, research and resources | Samaritans
Explore insights, research and resources from the Suicide Prevention Consortium, including work on inequality, lived experience and access to support.
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https://www.samaritans.org/?uniqueLink=2
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/suicide-facts-journalists/
Suicide facts for journalists and programme makers | Samaritans' media guidelines
Suicide is a significant public health and social inequality issue, with more than 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland taking their own lives each year.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/middle-aged-men-suicide/suicide-risk-factors-middle-aged-men/
Suicide risk factors for middle-aged men| Our policy and research | Samaritans
In terms of age, gender and socio-economic status, the group most at risk of suicide are middle-aged men from disadvantaged backgrounds. In 2012, we explored...
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https://www.samaritans.org/ni/
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/our-organisation/our-strategy/
Samaritans’ strategy: Tackling suicide together | Samaritans
Samaritans’ 2022-27 strategy, ‘Tackling suicide together’, outlines our main priorities for the next five years and how we’ll be working towards our vision...
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/media-guidelines-reporting-suicide/
Samaritans' media guidelines for reporting suicide | Samaritans
Read our Media Guidelines for reporting suicide to find out how to cover suicide and self-harm safely.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/suicide-facts-and-figures/latest-suicide-data/
Latest suicide data | Suicide facts and figures | Samaritans
We share the latest suicide data for nations across the UK and Ireland in our Suicide Statistics factsheets.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/middle-aged-men-suicide/
Middle-aged men and suicide | Our policy and research | Samaritans
Middle-aged men are more likely to die by suicide than any other age group. We have conducted years of research to explore what can be done to better support...
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/internet-suicide/campaign-safer-internet/
Campaign for a suicide-safer internet | Our policy and research | Samaritans
At Samaritans we believe it's important to create a suicide-safer internet for everyone, while still making sure the support the internet provides remains...
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https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-cymru-response-to-ons-suicide-data-for-wales-2023/
Samaritans Cymru response to ONS suicide data for Wales: 2023
Today, Samaritans Cymru has responded to new ONS data on suicides in Wales.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/guidance-reporting-suicide-broadcast-media/
Guidance on reporting suicide for broadcast media | Samaritans' media guidelines
The wide reach of broadcast material, as well as the diverse audience it attracts, makes responsible approaches to covering suicide particularly important.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/guidance-covering-suicide-and-self-harm-documentaries/
Guidance for covering suicide and self-harm in documentaries | Samaritans' media guidelines
Documentaries can inform and educate the public about suicidal behaviour, including the signs which may indicate a person is struggling to cope.
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https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-suicide-prevention-day/
World Suicide Prevention Day | Campaigns | Samaritans
Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
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https://samaritanshope.org/our-services/community-education-and-outreach/
Suicide Prevention Programs & Workshops in Massachusetts | Samaritans
Dec 17, 2025 - Our suicide prevention workshops and educational programs help participants identify the risk factors and warning signs of suicide.
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https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-in-scotland/about-samaritans-scotland/strategic-delivery-plan/
Samaritans Scotland strategic delivery plan: Tackling suicide together | Samaritans Scotland
Samaritans Scotland’s 2022-27 strategic delivery plan, ‘Tackling suicide together’, outlines our main priorities for the next five years and how we’ll be...
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https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/suicide-prevention-communications-guide/
Suicide prevention communications guide | Samaritans Media Guidelines
This guide covers useful tips for developing safe and informed suicide prevention messages for those communicating about the issue, raising awareness or...
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https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/internet-suicide/
The internet and suicide | Our policy and research | Samaritans
The role online content can play in suicide risk and self harm is complex. Read about our research and recommendations for online safety.
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https://www.samaritans.org/news/suicide-prevention-consortium-what-we-learned/
Suicide Prevention Consortium: what we learned and what’s next | Samaritans
Key lessons from the Suicide Prevention Consortium and what needs to happen next to improve suicide prevention across services and communities.
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https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-cymru/about-samaritans-cymru/open-up-listen-up/
Open, Up, Listen Up - Male suicide prevention campaign for Wales | Samaritans
Learn more about Open Up, Listen Up - Samaritans male suicide prevention campaign for Wales.
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