Occupational Health Research, Historical Study & Suicidology – Dr Simon H. Walker
Suicide, Military, Medical, and Sexuality History, Occupational Health Research, and Pedagogical Innovation
I was recently asked by a valued colleague if within the modern military historic understanding of malingering is still applicable: I argue yes, and that Social Media response turned into this article (again - oops) In 2003, Staff Sergeant Georg-Andreas Pogany, an interrogator with the U.S. Army’s Green Berets in Iraq, witnessed the gruesome aftermath... Continue Reading →
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 →
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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.
The word 'invalid' has existed for over 2000 years. It's meaning has changed and evolved. Recently the word describe wounded troops or disabled individuals, but also meant 'not valued' - this article considers the damage of a label and questions how the interpretations of invalid have linked to discriminate and segregate.
I don't belong here! I am an Impostor!
That is the topic of today 'mentalhealthawarenessweek article! Dr Who?: The Battle Against Impostor Syndrome.
(Basically worth a ready for my reworking of Lose Yourself) - Sing it with me!
As part of the research I am conducting into Magic and the Supernatural in the First World War - here are some fascinating titbits about ghosts on the Front Line.
Why do people feel the need to post and share spoilers! Why is ruining something for someone else something others pursue?
Occupational Health Research, Historical Study & Suicidology - Dr Simon H. Walker 