Openness could stem suicides

The Samaritans in Ireland believes that the recent discussion about the retention of stigmas surrounding suicide could lead to counterproductive attitudes in this country towards dealing appropriately with this serious issue.

The Samaritans charity has had almost 50 years experience listening to people who are in emotional crisis some of them suicidal as a result.

We believe that lives are saved when people understand more about the reality of suicide and what they can do if they feel suicidal or know someone who is contemplating suicide.