# samaritans - Monday 6 March, 2017
A new report highlights increased risks to individuals, like workers on zero-hour contracts or those who are facing losing their homes.
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# samaritans - Monday 5 September, 2016
The new features were designed with the help of Samaritans Ireland ahead of World Suicide Day this Saturday.
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# samaritans - Friday 29 July, 2016
We all like to think we’re good friends and listeners but here are some tips to brush up on your skills, and really help someone in need…
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# samaritans - Monday 21 December, 2015
Last time we spoke about listening – now it’s time to talk.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 1 July, 2015
*Statistically speaking, it’s pretty likely.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 24 June, 2015
The government wants to reduce suicide and self-harm by 10% over the next five years.
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# samaritans - Monday 15 June, 2015
The incident took place in the last hour.
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# samaritans - Thursday 15 January, 2015
A Samaritans snap survey found that more women than men contacted the Dublin branch and discussed financial issues.
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# samaritans - Saturday 3 January, 2015
All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you little things to help keep your mental health in check.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 5 November, 2014
The ‘Radar’ app allows users to monitor people they follow on Twitter.
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# samaritans - Monday 3 November, 2014
# samaritans - Wednesday 10 September, 2014
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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# samaritans - Tuesday 15 July, 2014
A Samaritans volunteer and GAA member writes about the people-centred spirit at the heart of both organisations.
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# samaritans - Saturday 5 July, 2014
Calls increased by 20% in two months with the new free number 116 123.
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# samaritans - Tuesday 25 March, 2014
The new phone number will replace the existing low-call number as part of a change being brought in across Europe.
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# samaritans - Tuesday 18 February, 2014
A new study, in connection with Bristol University, is to look at how people use content online when experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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# samaritans - Sunday 12 January, 2014
Monday 30 December was the busiest day, while volunteers took 520 calls on Christmas Day.
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# samaritans - Monday 23 December, 2013
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.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 18 December, 2013
In total, the helpline received 381,128 calls in the last year.
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# samaritans - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Also, how many of Kerry’s councillors actually favour relaxed drink-driving rules? And just how rich is Apple?
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# samaritans - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
The Dublin Samaritans service says one-in-three texts received in 2012 mentioned self-harm, a higher rate than calls or email.
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# samaritans - Friday 28 December, 2012
Seventy per cent of respondents rated money and debt among their top five worries in 2012.
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# samaritans - Thursday 27 December, 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.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
This was the busiest year yet for Samaritans, with longer calls to their helpline and more face-to-face contact at its branches.
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Samaritans Ireland has recorded its busiest year ever.
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# samaritans - Friday 14 December, 2012
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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# samaritans - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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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.
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# samaritans - Thursday 6 September, 2012
The news comes as a result of a collaboration between the emotional support service and six telecoms companies.
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# samaritans - Sunday 19 August, 2012
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.
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# samaritans - Friday 13 July, 2012
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.
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# samaritans - Sunday 29 April, 2012
Volunteers will be available in public areas in the inner city to encourage people to talk about their problems.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 25 April, 2012
The sudden death of Claire Squires led to considerable funds being provided by a number of people.
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# samaritans - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
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.
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# samaritans - Monday 23 April, 2012
Over 1,800 donations have been made to Claire Squires’ charity page today.
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# samaritans - Thursday 29 December, 2011
In tonight’s fix: Irish people’s biggest worry for 2012, a rise in the number of tourists visiting Ireland (finally!) – and time travel exists. Kind of.
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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.
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# samaritans - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
The Samaritan’s Irish helpline received 9 per cent more calls than the previous year, according to its latest annual report.
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# samaritans - Saturday 3 December, 2011
After the Welsh football manager’s suicide shocked the world, Francis Bowden describes the twisted logic of depression – and his own suicide attempt.
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# samaritans - Monday 14 November, 2011
Depressed and confused, Damian Martin attempted suicide. He writes about what led him to it, and what he learned.
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