Study Claims Ketamine Can Ease Suicidal Thoughts
Class B drug ketamine could be a potential treatment option for those suffering from severe suicidal thoughts, according to a new study carried out by the University of Montpellier revealing that the substance appeared to be effective at alleviating dark thoughts. The four-year study involved 156 people who had been admitted to hospital for mental […]
Online Safety Bill ‘Won’t Protect Adults From Suicide Dangers’
Suicide prevention charity Samaritans has issued a warning that the draft online safety bill, which is currently being considered by the Joint Select Committee, will not protect those who are at greater risk of suicide unless a loophole is closed. Chief executive Julie Bentley observed that the current proposals are not yet fit for purpose […]
Link Made Between Undiagnosed Autism & Suicide
A new study from the University of Nottingham and the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge has revealed a link between undiagnosed autism and death by suicide, demonstrating the need for earlier diagnosis and tailored support for suicide prevention. Published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, the research involved analysis of 372 inquest […]
NCISH Publishes Annual Suicide Report 2021
The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) has just published its annual suicide report for 2021, with findings relating to those who died by suicide between 2008 and 2018. Data analysis has found that there are key issues regarding patient safety in some groups that have been most affected by […]
Charities Warn Of Suicide Risk In Asylum-Seeking Children
Leading child and migrant rights organisations around the UK have issued a warning that asylum-seeking children arriving in the country on their own are at risk of self-harm and death by suicide, with the risks being exacerbated by failures on the part of the Home Office to reach decisions regarding their asylum claims. In a […]
£5 Million In Funding To Support Suicide Prevention Services
The government has announced that a new £5 million fund has been launched to help support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector on suicide prevention services, intended to help meet increased demand being driven by the pandemic. The grant will focus on providing support to high-risk groups such as children and young people, […]
Suicide Bereavement: The Importance of Investing in ‘Lived Experience’
Suicide Bereavement: The Importance of Investing in ‘Lived Experience’
Student Mental Health Event – Manchester
Suicide Bereavement UK had an exhibition stall at the Student Mental Health Event held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester
Learning Event for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Dr Sharon McDonnell was a keynote speaker at the Learning Event for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in St Asaph, North wales
Coroners Court Support Services
Dr Sharon McDonnell was a keynote speaker at the Coroners Court Support Services, North West Regional meeting in Manchester
Cruse Annual Conference – Perth Scotland
Dr Sharon McDonnell will be giving a talk at the Cruse Annual Conference in Perth, Scotland on Saturday 7th September 2019. We will also have an exhibition table at the event with all our leaflets on show.
