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Talk to us, we'll listen
This video highlights Samaritans Awareness Day and the “Talk to Us” campaign, reminding everyone tha...
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Shout 85258 | How Shout works
Step-by-step overview of what happens after you text Shout (what to expect, how the conversation wor...
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360° Samaritans - We Listen
Helps people understand what it’s like to contact Samaritans and be listened to without judgement.
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Talking about self-harm
This video explains what self-harm is and why people may engage in it, offering compassionate insigh...
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HOPELINEUK film
Reinforces that nobody needs to cope alone and signposts how to contact HOPELINE support.
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Shout 85258 | Sometimes it’s easier to text
Reassures users they can text for support when they feel overwhelmed or can’t cope.
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Rebekah's story for World Suicide Prevention Day
Rebekah shares her powerful story of surviving suicidal thoughts and an attempt, showing how one dir...
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You’re more than a reflection
Spoken-word piece referencing disordered eating/body image and self-worth.
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Harmless self harm
Intro to Harmless’ self-harm support approach and resources (safe, informational).
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How do I approach a conversation with someone who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts?
Dawn shares practical advice on how to approach someone who may be having suicidal thoughts, with gu...
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CALM - Leading a movement against suicide
Short campaign-style video encouraging help-seeking and reinforcing that there are alternatives to s...
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Talking about mental health
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Talking about mental health
Podcasts
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Let's talk about suicide prevention
Byron Vincent shares stories about growing up in poverty, experiencing addiction, violence and attem...
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Working with Your Parts: Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and Hypervigilance
Somatic therapist Elizabeth Ferreira explores how somatic and Internal Family Systems approaches hel...
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Let’s Talk About Self Harm – A Psychotherapist’s Story
In this podcast episode, a psychotherapist reflects on their experiences supporting young people thr...
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Ten Tips for Coping in a Crisis
This podcast by Oxford University focuses on those times when you’re feeling most desperate, hopeles...
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Sharing Experiences Helps Us Heal
Hear from prominent Samaritans Event Committee Members, David Cohen and Kyle Freeman, share their ex...
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Talking with patients about sad, bad and difficult things
This episode, Editor of The Psychologist, Dr Jon Sutton, meets Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield, Di...
Helpful tools
Mindful practice
Mood Journal
Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min
Mindful practice
Grateful Moments
Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min
Guided exercise
Calming Breathing
Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min
Mindful practice
Self-Compassion
Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min
Guided exercise
Easing Tension
Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min
Mindful practice