Friendship

How to be a good friend this Christmas, by a Samaritans volunteer

But the reality for many people is nothing like this - and you might find your friends turning to you for help.

"For a lot of our callers, every day is a struggle, but Christmas can be more of a struggle than usual," says Samaritans volunteer Nadine Barr.

Here's how she recommends you support the people you love.

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Samaritans takes over 5.4 million calls every year, and Nadine says bereavement, loneliness and money are all common problems for people at this time of year.

Celebrate ‘Friendship’ to Win a Holiday for Two in Vanuatu!

Think you and your mate have what it takes to win? Then share a photo of a special moment between you and a friend, for the chance to create more special memories together in Vanuatu.

The photo could be of a new friendship, a friendship that has stood the test of time, or a special moment shared by a couple.

The competition opens on 1 August, 2016. To enter upload an image directly to the competition microsite