Tag: anxiety

Journalistic Ghosting – Cruel, Cowardly, or (par the) Course

Over the last few months, I’ve sent out multiple carefully written, relevant op-eds to major publications I’ve previously worked with—on suicide prevention, AI, and Scottish heritage. Not a single response. This piece explores the emotional and professional impact of that silence. It reflects on gatekeeping, merit vs. luck, and how editorial ghosting can chip away at self-worth. I draw parallels to stand-up comedy—another space where access often depends more on contacts than quality. Despite the silence, I keep writing. This is a message to others still pitching into the void: I see you. You’re not alone. Keep going.

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“We Don’t Have Time For This” SOLVE Toolkit – Mental Health Support / Suicidal Ideation Response

This post is a dual post - its a story of my day yesterday which turned into a horrible end of day and reduced me to a mental health wreck desperate for support, overwhelmed with grief, hurt, and humiliation. But more importantly (I feel at least) is the SOLVE resource I've developed as a result... Continue Reading →

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Addressing Nurse Suicide: A Critical Concern in Scotland

Nurse suicide is a recognisable issue both within the UK and Worldwide. Nurses in Scotland, like their counterparts in other parts of the UK, are at a heightened risk of suicide compared to the general population. Studies across the UK show that nurses are often at a higher risk due to several factors, including emotional... Continue Reading →

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Discussing the Practical Elements of Suicide Prevention

I am currently at the 4th IGPP Suicide Prevention Event in London, and as usual while the presentations are fantastic, the real discoveries are made in the chats next to the coffee machine. This has encouraged me to recycle an older piece I wrote about the issues of practical engagement with suicide prevention. This is... Continue Reading →

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