Dean Martin

Suicide prevention advocate

[Dean Martin @deano547]

A stone for my mum Estelle, a stone for my younger brother Craig, and a stone for my son Henry...

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

Proud to write a post for NIHR @PSTRC_GM blog. I focus on the findings from the UK suicide bereavement report and the importance of public engagement when researching hard to reach populations. I think its worth a read🙂Please RT. #CollectiveVoice
https://t.co/dWgX0SI9Nw

[Dean Martin @deano547]

I lost my son Henry in 2015. Reaching out on Twitter has been both good and not so much. But I am glad I did as overall it made me feel less alone with my feelings... my thoughts are with you.

[BreVes @BreVes58]

You guys I don't know what to say. I'll never be able to respond to each of you even tho I want. You have come together to prop me and we've never met. This is crazy.❤❤❤ Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm trying to read as many as I can.

[Dean Martin @deano547]

For those supporting people bereaved by suicide, this report is vital reading: https://t.co/vCkLxyxe0l
More than five years after my son's death I still find some things very difficult... and those who were perhaps there for me initially no longer understand #CollectiveVoice

[Dean Martin @deano547]

@SJMcDonn It is difficult to get people interested in caring about those bereaved by suicide - in spite of the massive impact on those left behind - perhaps it's just another way that stigma about suicide manifests itself. But keep up the good work please #CollectiveVoice

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

Just uploaded a post on my blog, reflecting on my frustrations associated with the lack of interest in the national suicide bereavement report. Please RT. #CollectiveVoice
https://t.co/hp86xe5EEx

[Suicide Bereavement @SBUK11]

Beautiful visual image of Suicide Bereavement UK ' 9th international conference held 18th November. 760 people from 20 countries across 4 continents attended. See you next year on 22nd Sept 2021. Please RT.
https://t.co/UXfwOF3Epy

[Suicide Bereavement @SBUK11]

Currently, 704 people from 20 countries, across 4 continents have registered to attend Suicide Bereavement UK's international ONLINE conference on the 18th Nov. Places still available until 6pm (GMT) on 17th Nov. Please RT. #CollectiveVoice
https://t.co/vuzNP4jAkY

[Dean Martin @deano547]

Looking forward to seeing the findings from this unique, comprehensive and important research project @SJMcDonn

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

COUNTDOWN: 8 days to launch of national suicide bereavement report. Please RT. #collectivevoice
https://t.co/fZCuiB3u1m

[Dean Martin @deano547]

When will we be able to experience this again freely? I hope by early 2021...

[Dean Martin @deano547]

Looking forward to reading the report when it is launched Sharon, as will many others

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

The national suicide bereavement survey report, will be launched LATER THIS YEAR. Many of you provided ideas on what the report should be called. This is what we came up with
'From Grief to Hope: The Collective Voice of those Bereaved or Affected by Suicide in the UK' Plse RT

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

Just wanted to up date you all on the national suicide bereavement survey report (over 7,000 people participated). We are currently drafting the recommendations and will be sending it to the graphic designers very soon. We hope to launch the report later this year. Please RT.

[Dr Myfanwy Maple 🎗 @MyfMaple]

If you have lived, or living, experience of suicide you can participate in our research which aims to give voice to what this experience means to people across the globe https://t.co/UcfXLMXQ2k @sarahlwayland @BeyondSuicideAU @HealthUNE (approved UNE ethics HE19-242)

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

I host Suicide Bereavement UK's conference & provide several FREE places via the Alexander McDonnell Bursary, in memory of my brother. However, demand is high. Can anyone help and sponsor a place for those who would otherwise unable to attend? Please RT.
https://t.co/BVVmbjZxgw

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

Very proud to announce @Jakemills1 founder of @ChasingStigma will be presenting at Suicide Bereavement UK's international conference. Jake is an inspiration and provides hope to so many. More than that. He has used his lived experience to help others.
https://t.co/gZzNzZ2Aqe

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

Lee is a police officer and a father bereaved by suicide. Lee will talk about losing his son, who died at university, and his experience as a police officer to explore/consider issues around sharing data to help save lives. Please RT
https://t.co/oJCQEerRn2

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

My friend, my colleague and inspiration @PeteDJohnson is presenting at my conference. Absolute honour to stand alongside him, to inform others what it is like to be bereaved by suicide, in order to help others. Please RT.
https://t.co/oJCQEerRn2

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

Is there anyone out there that would like to sponsor a place for either a person bereaved by suicide or a professional who cannot afford to attend this conference?

Cost: £140

Your act of kindness will mean so much to them. Thank you. Please RT.
https://t.co/BVVmbjZxgw

[Dean Martin @deano547]

As someone bereaved by suicide who has attended the past two conferences I absolutely endorse Sharon’s words... this is a truly worthwhile event that inspires and evokes hope

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

An annual international conference that evokes HOPE for those who attend and those bereaved or affected by suicide. Always over-subscribed. This year will be NO EXCEPTION. Please RT.
https://t.co/oJCQEerRn2

[Dean Martin @deano547]

The Suicide Bereavement UK Conference has been one of the highlights (and touchstones) for me each year for the past two years, focusing as it does on those who have been bereaved by suicide - a lonely and overwhelming place to be in for many people...

[Dr Sharon McDonnell PhD, CF @SJMcDonn]

@deano547 Thanks Dean, must say it is an honour that you have traveled from Australia to the UK, for 2 consecutive years to specifically attend Suicide Bereavement UK's international suicide bereavement conference.

[Dean Martin @deano547]

@SJMcDonn I hope COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted in time for international participation in this year's Suicide Bereavement Conference Sharon...

[Dean Martin @deano547]

A subject that needs further research: Experiences of support from primary care and perceived needs of parents bereaved by suicide: a qualitative study https://t.co/ke79hTSBGq