Dan Farthing

Head of Suicide Prevention at @SAMHTweets. All views my own.
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I don't currently have access to email so please direct message.

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[International Association for Suicide Prevention @IASPinfo]

Introducing 20 Days of Hope! Through #WSPD, we've advanced policy, raised awareness, reduced stigma and encouraged action. Support us to continue this journey of hope for 20 more years. #20DaysofHope #SuicidePrevention #Give20for20 https://t.co/NDJPIaQpuJ

[Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch]

Every death by suicide is absolute tragedy.

In the UK, THREE QUARTERS of all suicides are by MEN.

25 times more research funding per person affected is spent on cancer research compared to mental health research & the differential is even greater for suicide prevention research

[Dr Maria Michail 💙 @mariamichail2]

As my time @orygen_aus sadly comes to an end next month, so happy to be able to present preliminary findings from @MSCActions SEYMOUR tomorrow! #SuicidePrevention

So many wonderful colleagues to thank for their support, mentoring, knowledge, collegiality and friendship 🙂

[Dan Farthing @Dan_SAMH]

I was at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh today as part of the @UKRI_News #InternationalMensDay event. It's great to have men's mental health and suicide discussed. It's so important that we #AskThemAboutSuicide when we are concerned https://t.co/QBgikJeI9N

[Dan Farthing @Dan_SAMH]

@JessicaWyllie98 This is essential work, and I hope anyone who meets the criteria considers taking part.

[Dr Maria Michail 💙 @mariamichail2]

Excellent PhD opp for healthcare professionals!

Investigating the social determinants of #suicide among young people in the UK & AUS.

Working with a fab team of supervisors @Morales_Munoz_I
@DrNicolaWright
@JoRobinson_Aus

Contact me for details!
https://t.co/dhxPK8WBnb

[Gordon Johnston 💙 @GordonAJohnston]

This should be a good event. Details of how to book a place below.

[SAMH @SAMHtweets]

To mark our next chapter & better reflect what we do, our name is changing.

We are now SAMH, Scottish Action for Mental Health.

Because action is what is needed for Scotland’s mental health, today and tomorrow.

[Dan Farthing @Dan_SAMH]

@Kirsten_Russell @dr_djmacintyre Important work! With very real concerns about an increasing risk of a global or UK recession this couldn't be coming at a more important time. The more we understand about the link between economics and financial instability and suicide the better.
https://t.co/1B94RoAfa9

[Kirsten Russell @Kirsten_Russell]

We are working with the Samaritans and are interested in speaking to those (living in Scotland) who have experienced financial instability and suicidal thoughts and/or behaviour at some stage in their lives. If you would like to take part please get in touch. Please RT 🙏

[SAMH @SAMHtweets]

We're kicking off conference season by discussing the challenges facing young people and their mental health.

Thank you, @MareeToddMSP & @JustBeth15 for joining our conversation around hope and resiliency.

#SNPconference #SNP23

[Dan Farthing @Dan_SAMH]

@c_sandbergen Where is your civic pride? Surely it's the rest of Scotland that's cut off from the North East.

[Dan Farthing @Dan_SAMH]

Globally, the impact of flooding is a recognised risk factor for suicide. If you are checking up on the safety of friends and family in flood affected areas, don't forget to check on their mental health and to ask about suicide if you are worried.
https://t.co/Rrgn7Pdrqg

[Dan Farthing @Dan_SAMH]

With flooding expected in Scotland we need to remember its impact on mental health. In 2021 the @EnvAgency in England said that 2 years after a flood of more than 100cm above the internal floor level costs £4,136 in mental health impact for each adult.
https://t.co/MpTXGtKBwZ

[Liam Yule @liamyule83]

Day 1 of @Living_Works #ASIST done. Great collaborative working across the NE with @RobertGordonUni hosting and a training team made up from colleagues from @SAMHtweets @PSOSNorthEast & Child Line. #SuicidePrevention is everyone’s business & needs a collaborative approach.

[See Me @seemescotland]

📊 Almost half (52%) of respondents from our #StigmaStudy said people with experience of severe and enduring mental illness had felt under pressure to avoid discussing their mental health at work.

Learn more.

https://t.co/bZnTlgarmt

[SAMH @SAMHtweets]

Brian used to struggle with suicidal thoughts, alcohol use, and rarely left his house 🏠

Now, Brian has many incredible achievements including going into shops, eating out, joining local communities and more! 🙌

Read Brian's story: https://t.co/6Ro1ztqvaI

[Just Beth @JustBeth15]

HELP A GAL OUT 🙏🏻

I’ve been shortlisted for @RFGlasgow’s DJ Comp yo win a set at next years festival and I NEED YOUR VOTES!

Details on how to vote below 👇

Pls pls give this a wee RT too, always so so grateful for everyone’s support. 🥲🧡

[SAMH @SAMHtweets]

"It’s not realistic to simply expect people to be resilient.” 💬

Our media volunteer, Kira Holliman, and @Dan_SAMH spoke to @MartynMcL about the disproportionate impact financial struggles have on suicide rates and its effect on those most vulnerable.

https://t.co/x8guR9r3Xv

[Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch]

So proud of @susie_research's mammoth effort synthesising 20 years of research into male suicide

Great to hear voices of men who're suicidal or bereaved in Psychological Bulletin

@katie_robb, @zortea_tiago, Adele Dickson, @_CaraRichardson

#WSPD2023
🔗https://t.co/hQu7UERp3f