The Samaritans could have helped those people, but only if they call. But in real life two people under 25 years old die every day from suicide attempts. The Samaritans urge people not to bottle up relationship problems on Valentine's Day but talk to a friend or perhaps a Samaritan if they're in crisis.'Īdele Silva, who plays 'Kelly' in Emmerdale said: 'Kelly thought she was too tough to ask for help and it nearly cost her life. Paul Gauntlett added: 'Valentine's Day is not just about couples, it's a chance for everyone to tell someone close to them that they care. Without vital support from Samaritan volunteers 24 hours a day, more young people's despair would go unheard.'

The Samaritans listens to young people in serious crisis over relationship problems every day. Tragically, these statistics are just the tip of the iceberg. Paul Gauntlett, external relations director of The Samaritans said: 'Two people aged under 25 years die by suicide every day and every 30 minutes a young person self harms. Postcards available in cinemas round the country. Posters featuring 48 sheet love hearts with captions such as 'Get Lost', 'It's Over' and 'No Chance'.

The premiere of Anthony Minghella's new film, The Talented Mr Ripley on Valentine's Day raised a substantial amount of money all donated to The Samaritans.One in five people send Valentine's Day cards to friends and members of their family to make them feel good about themselves.About one in ten people have never sent a Valentine's Day card or gift.Four times as many men as women feel pressurised by their partner into giving a card or gift on Valentines Day.Over a third of women feel indifferent to Valentine's Day.Over two-fifths of single people feel negative or indifferent towards Valentine's Day (around 10 million people based on the adult population of 46 million).Almost one in ten people aged under 25 years feel depressed, insecure, inadequate or unwanted on Valentine's Day, while over one in four people in this age group feel indifferent to the hype.The survey also revealed that men are more likely than women to feel pressurised by their partner into celebrating Valentine's Day. The MORI poll commissioned by The Samaritans on attitudes to Valentine's Day, shows that February 14th can put pressure on both single people and those in relationships and can cause feelings of depression and insecurity. The campaign is supported by Emmerdale star, Adele Silva who plays 'Kelly', a teenager who recently attempted suicide as a result of family and relationship problems. A survey of people who have called The Samaritans shows that relationship problems cause more stress, worry or depression than any other factor in people's lives. Young people who attempt suicide say relationship difficulty is a major factor in their wish to die. The Samaritans today (February 14th) launch an awareness drive focusing on getting young people to open up about their relationship problems. 'Guess there's something about laughing at love's loss that makes you OK with love,' he said.Part of The Samaritans Y2K Youth Matters campaignĪlmost one in ten people aged under 25 years have negative feelings towards Valentine's Day according to a MORI poll commissioned by The Samaritans. Poet Raul Rodarte, who has co-hosted and performed at the Massacre in the past, said the event is, ironically, a good place to take a date. 'I do actually have a significant other this year believe it or not,' she admitted, and added that after the poetry night, the lovers plan on a cozy, home-cooked dinner for two. 'I'm always about evolving as an artist, so I don't want to just stick to what I usually do.'Ĭould Cupid be the culprit behind this year's change of heart? This year, however, Centell plans to do something a little different. We just want a chance to say, 'Screw your happiness.'' A lot of us don't really hate Valentine's Day, but it's an extra stressful holiday, especially for single people. 'And so for me, it's a good source to vent. 'Each Valentine's Day it's almost comical to go into Walmart and see balloons and to see couples holding hands, and you feel a little bit like the scourge of Valentine's Day,' she said. Poet Chavone 'Nox' Centell of Amarillo said she has always been single on Valentine's Day and usually packs a lot of hate in her poems. We just try to have fun with it - poke fun at Valentine's Day basically,' Barrett said. 'Most places use Valentine's Day as a way to get people out. Tuesday and usually packs the coffeehouse every year with a diverse crowd, including couples. So of course we were down, like, 'Oh, you want us to read our break-up poems? All right.''īarrett said the event kicks off about 8 p.m.

'So by the end of it all, we usually have something to write about. 'Poets aren't good in relationships - at all,' Ramos said with a laugh.

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