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A new report highlights increased risks to individuals, like workers on zero-hour contracts or those who are facing losing their homes.
The new features were designed with the help of Samaritans Ireland ahead of World Suicide Day this Saturday.
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The government wants to reduce suicide and self-harm by 10% over the next five years.
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A Samaritans snap survey found that more women than men contacted the Dublin branch and discussed financial issues.
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The ‘Radar’ app allows users to monitor people they follow on Twitter.
A Samaritans volunteer and GAA member writes about the people-centred spirit at the heart of both organisations.
Calls increased by 20% in two months with the new free number 116 123.
The new phone number will replace the existing low-call number as part of a change being brought in across Europe.
A new study, in connection with Bristol University, is to look at how people use content online when experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Monday 30 December was the busiest day, while volunteers took 520 calls on Christmas Day.
Sometimes people call Samaritans at Christmas who might never normally do so. It could be the first Christmas they are bereaved, the could feel isolated, or they could have major money worries. We’re there to listen.
In total, the helpline received 381,128 calls in the last year.
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The Dublin Samaritans service says one-in-three texts received in 2012 mentioned self-harm, a higher rate than calls or email.
Seventy per cent of respondents rated money and debt among their top five worries in 2012.
The organisation said that it is working with the Department of Children and relevant authorities to ensure its processes and procedures meet the proposed Children First legislation.
This was the busiest year yet for Samaritans, with longer calls to their helpline and more face-to-face contact at its branches.
Samaritans Ireland has recorded its busiest year ever.
Over the past year, Samaritans recorded 1,100 formal contacts within the six prisons in its Listener Scheme, an 83 per cent increase on 2011.
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The Samaritans report says that when men don’t reach a ‘gold standard’ they can feel a sense of shame, which in turn can lead to suicidal thoughts.
The news comes as a result of a collaboration between the emotional support service and six telecoms companies.
David Exley, whose brother and son took their own lives, is travelling between 201 Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland to highlight the charity’s services.
We have too many misconceptions about suicide. It’s not shameful – it’s the result of a fatal illness, writes Fine Gael TD Dan Neville.
Volunteers will be available in public areas in the inner city to encourage people to talk about their problems.
The sudden death of Claire Squires led to considerable funds being provided by a number of people.
Claire Squires collapsed and died as she approached the final mile of the race on Sunday. More than 20,000 people have now donated to the Samaritans, her chosen charity, on her fundraising website.
Over 1,800 donations have been made to Claire Squires’ charity page today.
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Almost half of people are worried about losing their jobs or having difficulty finding work in 2012 according to a Samaritans’ survey.
The Samaritan’s Irish helpline received 9 per cent more calls than the previous year, according to its latest annual report.