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Samaritans phoned every seven seconds

The Samaritans received a phone call every seven seconds last year with almost a fifth of callers experiencing suicidal tendencies, according to new information released by the organisation.

In 2007 volunteers took 315,368 calls compared with 291,571 in the previous year. Callers were split evenly between male and females which, according to the Samaritans, has been a common theme during the group's 46 years in Ireland.

The callers were primarily aged from 25 to late 50s, which the Samaritans say covers the period of life when most emotional challenge and upheaval occurs.

Suzanne Costello, director of Samaritans Ireland, said that general themes include depression, isolation and severe loneliness.

Martin Ryan

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http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0724/1216741028192.html

© 2008 The Irish Times

 
 

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