The Latest Breaking News from Samaritans

Ophelia Lovibond on Caroline Flack: ‘I still see things I know she’d find funny’

‘W1A’ star Ophelia Lovibond remembers her friend Caroline Flack ahead of Celebration Day

The Independent UK · May 23

Vegan student’s suicide linked to her diet, coroner says

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

The Independent UK · May 20

Vegan diet may have triggered delusions which caused student to take her own life

Georgina Owen’s family realised she had not taken her B12 supplements for at least six months, which the student said she had forgotten

The Independent UK · May 20

Married at First Sight UK becomes latest reality show embroiled in scandal and abuse

Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing are just a few shows that have been hit by controversy and tragedy

The Independent UK · May 19

Millions of children groomed online in global sexual exploitation crisis, new report warns

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

The Independent UK · May 19

One in four children being groomed online in ‘worldwide health emergency’

Study also shows that 1,500 people possess ‘paedophile manuals’ to evade justice

The Independent UK · May 18

Study reveals hidden trauma of unaccompanied Afghan refugee children brought to UK

Young Afghans share with researchers how social anxiety, loneliness, and depression lingered long after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan and seeking refuge in the UK. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · May 16

American multimillionaire found dead in London mansion after argument with wife over airline ticket, inquest told

Joshua Pack was co-chief executive of American company that owns a number of well-known British chains including Majestic Wine, Curzon Cinemas and budget retailer Poundstretcher

The Independent UK · May 14

Google denies breaching law by promoting suicide forum linked to 164 UK deaths

US-based site, whose operators were fined £950,000 by Ofcom, appears in Google’s search results and can be accessed in UK

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Dawn French says ‘suicide lives in my brain’ after her father took his life when she was 19 years old

Actor is due to publish her fifth novel ‘Enough’ about a woman considering suicide

The Independent UK · May 14