Samaritans Ireland has had its busiest year ever, with around 500,000 people getting in touch.

Calls to the Samaritans are now free.

The Samaritans helpline is now free to call on 116 123.

More than a third of people feeling depressed or suicidal look for help in the middle of the night, the Samaritans have revealed.

More than a third of people feeling depressed or suicidal look for help in the middle of the night, the Samaritans have revealed.

More desperate people are reaching out for help in the early hours, a report being published today will reveal.

The key post of director of the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) has finally been filled after being vacant for over a year.

COLLEGE can be wonderful. The first foray into the adult world is exciting, enriching and full of promise. But being a student can also be stressful because of workload, lack of money, romantic relationships and worry about the future.

Round-the-clock emergency response services are needed to help people at risk of suicide, it was claimed today.

More user-friendly mental health services must be developed at hospitals across Europe, hundreds of medical experts urged today.