Suicide prevention, occupational health, evidence synthesis and public engagement.
Hi There, I'm Dr Simon Harold Walker, Senior Research Lead / Senior Resesrch Associate for the Healthy Working Lives Group at the University of Glasgow. I'm a Suicidologist, a Historian, a Sociologist, and a Occupational Health Research Specialist. (Please delete as applicable for how i introduced myself when we chatted 😀). Here are my contact... Continue Reading →
Introduction Suicide is a profound public health issue, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. 5284 suicides were registered in England in 2022, 339 suicides were registered in Wales 2022, 762 probable suicides were registered in 2022, 203 suicides were registered in Northern Ireland 2022.(Samaritans, 2023) As the tenth leading cause of death globally, it... Continue Reading →
Thanks for listening to my talk, pleasure and honour to be in such esteemed company. Please get in touch to discuss and collaborate - Simon.Walker@Glasgow.ac.uk
Please enjoy my Presentation for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow 🙂 https://www.canva.com/design/DAFl1ebLBU0/view A Power Point version without the videos is available here: thomas-annan-1Download https://videopress.com/v/11vC7AjF?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Hi, I'm Simon (Si), Dr Simon Harold Walker ,and I'm guessing you got here either because I bugged you in person or badgered you online about our interests and work similarities. My contact details - simon.walker@glasgow.ac.uk at the University of Glasgow Simonwalker2018@gmail.com for non academic collaboration. I am a Historical Suicidologist, Medical Military Historian, and... Continue Reading →
This year I am delighted to be giving The Goodall Lecture 2023 on June 19th at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on Thomas Annan, Public Health, and Infection Control in Victorian Glasgow. Find out more about Thomas Annan here - and book tickets for the event
Nursing suicide and International Nursing Day - Who Cares for the Carers?
Nurses in the UK and Global are facing a crisis in terms of mental health and Suicide. Although a day late, my Mental Health Day post discussing my research into Nursing Suicide and my own lived experience of suicide.
As part of my career in academia and professional services I have also developed and managed a significant amount of digital content including teaching support, bespoke online courses, audio and podcast editing, digital marking materials, and social media engagement. Much of this is available throughout my website and on my company website http://www.sceconsultants.co.uk. Below you... Continue Reading →
The impact of tearing up my application, ... ahem er Robot Heart!Photo by burak kostak on Pexels.com Another day, another disappointment as some declines came in for roles I had applied for. WAIT! Before you run away, this is not a self-pitying post I promise, actually: it's a thank you. Now while two of them... Continue Reading →
