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I am Dr Simon H. Walker, a researcher at the University of Glasgow working across occupational health, suicide prevention, workplace mental health, and evidence synthesis. My work focuses on how workplaces, institutions, and communities can better recognise and respond to distress before crisis point. I am particularly interested in suicide prevention beyond traditional clinical settings,…
“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” – Nurse Suicide, Personal Loss, and Future Prevention.
16 years ago, I lost a friend/family member to suicide. Today is her birthday, and I wanted to honour her with some memories and a discussion of the work I now do – namely suicide research and prevention. I am not arrogant enough to think that I could have done anything, but Ros continues to…
Through the (Medical) Scanner Darkly
Surveillance technologies are rapidly transforming mental health care, promising safety but delivering complex ethical challenges. Drawing on Griffiths et al. (2024) and Foucault’s concept of the panopticon, this reflection considers whether “smart wards” enhance care or merely extend institutional control. In an age of data-driven vigilance, the question is not how much more we can…
Occupational Health Research, Historical Study & Suicidology - Dr Simon H. Walker 