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We’re so proud of
#TeamSamaritans
for showing the world that we believe in tomorrow 💚 Thank you to
@londonmarathon
for believing in us as the 2024 charity of the year.
Now, we’re handing over the charity of the year baton for 2025 to
@PancreaticCanUK
💜
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Headlines like this are unhelpful 🙅♂️
Ridiculing construction workers for talking about their feelings only serves to further stigmatise mental health and self-care in an industry where people are three times more likely to take their own lives. (1/4)
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If you're only going to watch one thing today, please watch this. You could help save a life.
Retweet this to help us raise awareness.
#SmallTalkSavesLives
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If you're finding things tough tonight and you feel like you've got nowhere to turn, we're here to listen 💚
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The language we use about mental health matters. It’s important not to stigmatise people when they’re reaching out for help. It adds barriers for other people who might be hesitant to open up.
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🚨 Urgent: The Government has been ending vital local suicide prevention funding across England. This decision completely undermines their promise to deliver the suicide prevention strategy that we desperately need. 1/4
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with men aged 20-59 at the biggest risk of suicide. Our new campaign shares real stories from men who've been through tough times, encouraging other men to seek help when they need it
#RealPeopleRealStories
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We’re SO proud of Samaritans volunteer and
#GBBO
finalist
@LauraAdlington
💚 you’re still our star baker 🤩
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Those little conversations you have each day are all the experience you need to help save a life.
Watch this video and retweet it to raise awareness.
#SmallTalkSavesLives
💬
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If you're worried about your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak, we've gathered some resources that might help 💚
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Today the Government could have decided to save vital local suicide prevention funding, at just £1.40 per person it wasn’t too much to ask. But instead they’ve made the choice to sit back and watch as it comes to an end. This is unacceptable. 1/3
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Bin off Blue Monday and celebrate ✨
#BrewMonday
✨ with us today instead! ☕
Blue Monday is just a made up marketing gimmick. Retweet to help us reject the unhelpful mental health stereotypes it perpetuates 🙅♀️
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Putting this powerful video back on your feeds as a reminder to look out for each other as we start another year 💚
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There, we said it, Blue Monday is a load of...*coughs* biscuits anyone? 👀🍪
So we say out with the blue and in with the brew! Today on
#BrewMonday
, we’re reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about ☕
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💚 You can approach someone you're worried about.
💚 You can just ask a question and make small talk.
💚 You can just say 'Hello'.
💚 You can save a life.
#SmallTalkSavesLives
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📣AMAZING NEWS📣 The brilliant
@SarahMillican75
and her fans have been supporting Samaritans on a year-long-sell-out tour which finished yesterday. We're thrilled to announce this has raised a whopping £181,834.63! We can't thank you enough Sarah 💚
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The myth that today is the most ‘depressing day of the year’ seems to pop up every year and we’ve honestly had enough of it! So, we’re spilling the tea on Blue Monday - here’s 3 big reasons why it can get in the bin 🗑️👇
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@FTFDesert
Research shows that trans people have higher rates of self-harm and suicide than cisgender people. One study found trans people were at twice the risk of suicide attempts compared to cisgender females and four times compared to cisgender males. (1/2)
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Funding has already been stopped in some areas with the highest suicide rates, and by 2024 the rest of it will stop completely. This is an unacceptable decision from the Government when suicide rates are as high now as they were 20 years ago. 2/4
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We're always open.
Retweet this and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas 💚
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Please, join us in saying a massive *thank you* to our volunteers, who are doing everything they can to be there for people who need us most in these unprecedented times. We think you are all heroes 👏💚👏
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Blue Monday is a load of made up… 💩 (We said what we said)
Celebrate ✨
#BrewMonday
✨ with us today instead! ☕
Blue Monday is just a marketing gimmick that feeds unhelpful stereotypes about mental health. Retweet and let's all agree, it can get in the bin 🗑️
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We see Blue Monday trending every year, and we’ve had enough – because it’s a total myth!
Help us mark
#BrewMonday
instead – we’re on a mission to get the trending top spot, and we can’t do it without you. Tune in tomorrow morning to find out more 💚
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New data shows suicide rates during lockdown have not been impacted in the way many were concerned about.
However, this still means that we must do everything we can to make sure people most at risk are getting the support they need in these tough times
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Just going to leave some otters holding hands here to make you smile today. They hold hands while they're asleep so they don't float away from each other. Our volunteers are here for you if you need support and hand to hold today 📱116 123 📧jo
@samaritans
.org
#FridayFeeling
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📣 We don’t need empty promises from the Government. We need them to reinstate local funding ASAP, and make sure the suicide prevention strategy is properly funded – otherwise it’s meaningless. Sign our petition to help us demand it now: 4/4
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Retweet and let more people know 👇
If you’re worried about someone, asking them about suicidal feelings won’t make things worse, evidence shows it could protect them. Asking gives them permission to open up and work through their feelings.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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We are still open, no matter what. We’re ready to listen if you’re struggling in these tough times. If you’re feeling like things are too much, please know that you don’t have to be alone.
📱 116 123
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“It’s unbeatable, quiet, and makes the giver beautiful”
We asked the amazing
@charliemackesy
about what kindness means to him for
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
, and he created this beautiful response
#KindnessMatters
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Let's keep building a community where no one feels ashamed or alone for struggling with mental health 💚 4/4
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We know that two thirds of people who die by suicide are not in touch with mental health services in the year before they die, which is why it’s so important that we have community support too. 3/4
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“I suffer from anxiety and I want you to all know if you suffer from anxiety you’re not alone.”
Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards opens up about her experience with anxiety
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1️⃣ It was made up in 2005 to help a travel company sell holidays. There’s no scientific evidence, it’s just a marketing gimmick
2️⃣ It plays into unhelpful stereotypes around mental health
3️⃣ We all have bad days and they have nothing to do with a random day in January
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Rizwan is a rail worker who has helped to save 29 lives since taking our training nearly a decade ago. We’re unbelievably proud of him and that his dedication to suicide prevention has been recognised. Read more 👇
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Our incredible Festival team are in their busiest time right now offering emotional support to hundreds of festival goers across the UK, including at
#Glastonbury
. We’re always touched to hear stories about the difference we make. 2/4
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A reminder this
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
👇
Take a moment to reach out to someone you care about. A simple question could save a life 💚
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Talking openly about mental health should be celebrated. It can take a lot to open up when you’re struggling, and sharing your story can take even more courage. 3/4
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We’re still here for you in these tough times. Whatever time it is, you don’t have to be alone if you’re struggling to cope 💚
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If you're not looking forward to Christmas Day or you're going to be alone, check out the wonderful
@SarahMillican75
's
#joinin
for a little bit of company on the big day 💚
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If you're watching
@BBC
#Horizon
tonight on
#StoppingMaleSuicide
and feel like you need to talk, our volunteers are here for you 24/7. You are not alone.📱116 123 📧 jo
@samaritans
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Now more than ever it's important to stay connected 💚
That's why we're encouraging you to share a virtual cuppa and a chat with your friends, family, or colleagues to turn
#BlueMonday
into
#BrewMonday
today ☕ 💬
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. with men aged 45- 49 at the biggest risk of suicide in the UK. Real men told us their stories to encourage other men to seek help. 📱 116 123 📧 jo
@samaritans
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#InternationalMensDay
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If you find Christmas Day difficult, you may find
@SarahMillican75
’s wonderful
#JoinIn
initiative useful 💚
Join Sarah and lots of other lovely people, for some chat and company on the day!
Remember, we're always here for you too 📱 116 123 ✉️ jo
@samaritans
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If you do one thing today, check in on someone.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Here’s how 🧵👇
Bookmark this tweet, so you’ve got it when you need it. Retweet to help us reach more people 💚
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Instead of mocking, let’s celebrate and share things we can do that could be potentially life-saving for people who might still feel they have to live up to outdated stereotypes. (3/4)
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Remember, there’s huge strength in talking about how you feel, taking good care of yourself and checking in on your mates 💪
As always, we’re here if you need us. (4/4)
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It’s great to see men sharing what they do to support themselves and each other when working in a challenging industry.
We’ve been talking to many in our work with Lighthouse and CITB to learn more about challenges and how they to keep themselves and each other safe. (2/4)
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Whatever happens, we’re still here for you. You don’t have to be alone if you, or someone you love, is struggling through this incredibly difficult time 💚
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If you do one thing this
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, help someone know they're not alone. Here’s how 🧵
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People who have felt suicidal often say what a huge relief it was to talk about it.
Asking someone if they're feeling suicidal could save a life, it won't make things worse - that's just a myth.
We’ve challenged some more myths, here:
#WSPD2022
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When everywhere else is closed, our helpline is always open 💚
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If you're worried about being on your own this Christmas Day, take a look at
@SarahMillican75
's
#joinin
.
It's now in it's 10th year, and is a nice way to connect and chat with others on the big day 💚
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Now, more than ever, a little kindness can go a long way.
We’re launching our self-help app this
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
to help you be kind to yourself every day
#KindnessMatters
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Suicide is preventable. Striking up a conversation can be all it takes to interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts.
#SmallTalkSavesLives
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More info: Until now, local suicide prevention services were funded by NHS England but this funding is coming to an end. The Government must take urgent action to make sure communities get the funding they need for vital suicide prevention.
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Today is
#SamaritansAwarenessDay
🙌
Whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can talk to us on 116 123.
Retweet and help us reach more people who might need us.
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📢 News just in!
The Government has listened to us and there’s going to be a dedicated suicide prevention strategy in England.
It’s an important first step in tackling the high suicide rates that haven’t budged in 20 years. 1/3
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When everywhere else is closed, we're still open. Even on Christmas Day. You can talk to us, no matter what you're going through 💚
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Going into a new year can bring up a mix of feelings, some of them can be complicated. Pair that with the pressure to have a good time and it can all just feel a bit much.
If you find this a hard time of year, you don’t have to face it alone – we’ll be here all night 💚
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It’s Trans Day of Remembrance today, which can be a difficult and upsetting time. We know social media in particular can be a tough place to be for trans and non-binary people & their loved ones, especially on days like today.
We’re here to listen and stand alongside you (1/3)
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You can talk to us about anything that's on your mind.
Call us for free day or night on 116 123
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As the world begins to open up, remember it's okay to take things at your own pace and say 'no' if you need to 💚
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Feeling lonely can have a big impact on your mental health. Join the domino effect this
#BrewMonday
☕ and reach out to a friend, colleague, or family member for a cuppa, a chat, and a biscuit. It could be the start of someone feeling less alone 💚
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Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, so we’ll be exploring the importance of self-care and being kind to yourself.
We all have mental health. So, looking after our wellbeing is essential for all of us, no matter what we have been through or who we are 💚
#WMHD2021
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"I believe we need to listen, notice and talk to people. It isn’t a problem to talk about how you are feeling, and things won’t get out of control, if anything it will dissipate.” Dame Julie Walters in why she's joining us this year to turn a
#BlueMonday
into a
#BrewMonday
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A small act of kindness could make a big difference to someone who's feeling low or struggling. It's also important not to forget to be kind to yourself if that someone is you.
Tell us about a time that kindness made a difference to you
#WorldKindnessDay
🌻
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Thank you to the brilliant
@charliemackesy
for this
#BrewMonday
illustration 💚
We can all still share a cuppa and slice (or two!) of cake with a friend for Brew Monday, even if it's over a video chat 🤳🍰
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Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. Sometimes the content shared on days like this can be overwhelming or difficult to read.
It's OK to feel this way.
It's OK to not post anything.
It's OK to log off.
Do what's right for you 💚
We're here if you need us 📱 116 123
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Today is often referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ which is a total myth. There’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’.
We all have our good days and our bad days, and those aren’t for the calendar to decide. Instead, get together for a
#BrewMonday
☕
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“It’s just as important as road safety.”
Author
@matthaig1
calls for mental health to be added to the school curriculum
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We need to talk about the cost-of-living crisis and the risk to people’s mental health.
So far, the Government has been silent on this urgent issue while we’re already seeing the impact. In July alone we had 12K conversations where finance or unemployment was a concern. 🧵1/7
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Over the past 9 days our amazing volunteers have been on the ground providing emotional support to anyone paying their respects to HM Queen Elizabeth II in person, as well being available over the phone 24/7. Join us in saying a huge thank you for all their incredible work 💚
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This
#WorldMentalHealthDay
we're going to be sharing some ways to help you look support others who may be struggling, as it’s more important than ever to be there for each other in these tough times 💚
#WMHD2020
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ℹ Samaritans is a critical service, needed now more than ever. In light of latest government advice, our volunteers will still be supporting the people who need us most from branches wherever possible.
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Loneliness and isolation can have a big impact on mental health and wellbeing. Help tackle loneliness this
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
and reach out to someone for a cuppa and a chat. It could make all the difference.
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It might feel extra hard to reach out for help today because it’s Christmas. But please know you don’t have to face anything alone. If you’re having a hard time, we’ll face it with you. We’re here all day and night 💚
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Celebrate
#BrewMonday
with us instead 💚 Reach out to a mate for a cuppa – and spend time catching up with the people you care about. 3/3
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Many of our volunteers across the country are making their way through the snow to get to their branches and be there to listen to people who need them. A big thank you to all of them for going the extra mile ❄️🌨️💚
#Snowmageddon
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Just in case you needed a reminder: you're someone's reason to smile 💚
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Pets can be have a great positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, which is something to celebrate on
#LoveYourPetDay
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@supertanskiii
We're so glad our volunteer was helpful 💚 Thanks so much for your fundraising support, we really appreciate it.
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Reminder to check in on your mates 👇
Thank you
@NorwichCityFC
💚
𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.
Check in on those around you.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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#YouAreNotAlone
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@samaritans
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Call free on 116 123 📱
Retweet and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas 💚
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Make sure you take some time to be kind to yourself as well as others. What will you do to be kind this
#WorldKindnessDay
? 💚
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It's OK not to be OK, even at Christmas time. Please don't suffer alone if you're struggling 💚
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As we face a new year it's important we take the time to look after our mental wellbeing.
Here are some things you can do which might help:
📓 Journaling
☕ Having a virtual cuppa
📕 Reading
😴 Sleeping like this cat on
#Caturday
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If today feels hard, please know you don't have to face it alone. You can talk to us day or night 📱 116 123
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Today is *supposed* to be
#BlueMonday
, but we’re turning it into
#BrewMonday
. Join in, any time this January or February and connect over a warming cuppa to beat the winter blues
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Every hour, every day, Samaritans volunteers are there to listen, no matter what. Without your donations, this wouldn’t be possible. Support us today
#TheBigListen
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If you're not looking forward to Christmas Day or you're going to be alone, check out the wonderful
@SarahMillican75
's
#joinin
for a little bit of company on the big day 💚
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It's
#InternationalDayOfHappiness
today, so here's a happy pup to make you smile. What does happiness mean to you? 😀
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You might feel like you don’t want to burden anyone today because it’s Christmas. Please know that if you're having a hard time, you’re absolutely not a burden, and we’re here to face anything with you 💚
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Thank you
@willyoung
for being so brave and honest when talking about a time you called Samaritans. We're here round the clock for anyone who needs us 📱116 123 📧jo
@samaritans
.org
An incredibly honest interview from
@willyoung
which reveals why the work of
@samaritans
is so important
#inconversationwith
tonight 10pm exclusive to
@wchannel
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📣 The way we talk about suicide matters.
Tomorrow is
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
, using the right words to talk about suicide is essential to breaking down stigma and preventing it.
Here's how to post and talk about it safely, in a way that helps people open up 👇 1/6
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👏 A massive thank you to all of you who joined us for Brew Monday and flooded the feed with your brews – your support is incredible 💪
Even though it’s nearly over, remember – there’s always time for a cuppa and catch up, any day of the year 📅💚
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