Occupational Health Research, Historical Study & Suicidology – Dr Simon H. Walker
Suicide, Military, Medical, and Sexuality History, Occupational Health Research, and Pedagogical Innovation
Today has not been a great day. My mental health is really low and has been on the decline recently, while my stress levels are continually rising. I know that at times like this the voice in my head gets louder and more insistent, and I have to take steps to be safe, be self... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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
Military Suicide is a growing concern but a historic issue. This post for #mentalhealthawarenessweek discusses the impact on Scottish soldiers and explains how these deaths have often been hidden from history.
We live increasingly within the scope of the judgemental public gaze. This article discusses what happens when these eyes turn against those who take their own lives to escape the torment.
Occupational Health Research, Historical Study & Suicidology - Dr Simon H. Walker 