1 in 3 men feel lonely at Christmas, says new survey for the Samaritans

1 in 3 men feel lonely at Christmas, a new survey by the Samaritans has revealed, and 1 in 2 men feel sad or depressed over the festive season, according to the poll.

The shocking figures highlight the fact that, whilst Christmas is seen as a happy and merry time, millions of us suffer in silence.

30% of men said they felt stressed or anxious at Christmas.
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Samaritan's found that 48% of men feel 'sad or depressed at Christmas time', 45% of men feel 'that other expect them to be happy at Christmas when they're not', and that 30% of men felt 'stressed or anxious at Christmas time'.

With the survey's figures showing 37% of men admit to feeling lonely at Christmas, the Samaritan's Chief Executive Catherine Johnstone said: "Many of our male callers have told us that Christmas is a tough time for them, which is why our inspirational volunteers will be available round the clock, for anyone who is struggling to cope, including on Christmas Day".

**You can support the Samaritans with their inspirational work by visiting www.samaritans.org/donate**

**You can contact the Samaritans for support, 24 hours a day, by calling 08457 90 90 90, in the UK**


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