*S6M-01133 Gillian Mackay: World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans Scotland—That the Parliament recognises that 10 September 2021 is World Suicide Prevention Day; understands that this year’s theme is Creating Hope Through Action and that, by working in partnership and engaging with communities from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands and Islands, Samaritans Scotland volunteers have played a crucial role in creating hope during this challenging time; recognises the essential role Samaritans Scotland volunteers have played, and continue to play, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in providing emotional support to anyone in crisis or distress; understands that in the first year since social distancing restrictions were introduced, Samaritans Scotland volunteers spent over 50,000 hours providing emotional support through the charity’s free 24-hour helpline; recognises that, despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers have continued to support and promote mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention activity...