Joining us today is Rory O'Connor: a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow where he leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory. He is a world leader on suicide research and prevention and has been working in this area for 25 years. In January 2021, Rory became President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and he is also a past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR). He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm and has contributed to six BBC documentaries on suicide, including Suicide and Me with the rapper Professor Green and Our Silent Emergency with Roman Kemp.

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We discuss:

complex reasons behind suicide
myths around suicidality
how to support a friend who is suicidal
why suicide is an indictment of society
main feelings leading to suicide
the importance of having an "emotional network."
why reaching out is a sign of strength
how schools can teach children resilience and coping
the importance of future thinking
reasons for living

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