Radio Contributions

BBC TV – Suicide bereavement: ‘Just reach out to us’

ALLFM

Dr Sharon McDonnell Interview on ALLFM including a poem by Jenny Berry

Radio City

"I think we have been invisible. […] The more people that take part [national suicide bereavement survey] the louder our voice when we present to government."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

Unity Radio

"Sometimes all we have is hope."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

Voice of Islam

"In relation to ethnic minorities, we know very little.  It doesn’t mean they are not suffering. We just don’t know! […]  We all deserve to be looked after."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

Voice of Islam

"The bereaved are often ostracised from their communities which evokes a sense of helplessness and hopelessness, which are key risk factors for suicide."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

BBC Scotland

"Let me tell you, things are changing."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

BBC Cornwall

"People forget that professionals that are exposed to this, have needs too."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

BBC Manchester

"Evidence suggest clinicians are anxious and uncertain how to respond to those bereaved by suicide."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK

WCMT Newsletter

"I understand the difficulties people in this situation face and how deeply concerning these gaps in services are."

Dr. Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK