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Rory O'Connor
@suicideresearch
Director, Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab. Professor, Author, Journal Editor, Podcast host. Book: amazon.co.uk/dp/1785043439/
University of Glasgow, UK
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Dec 6, 2021
    Wow!! Delighted beyond words to win 2021 BPS Popular Science Book Award Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of my journey (so far). Little did I think I'd get the book finished, let alone win an award, in those long nights during lockdown bps.org.uk/news-and-polic…
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Mar 16, 2021
    Great to see @romankemp's documentary #OurSilentEmergency on male suicide now on iPlayer and will air on BBC1 at 9pm. As is always the case, 3 hours of filming condensed into 3 minutes, so I've added some more info about keeping people safe👇👇 suicideresearch.info/news-1/malesui…
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Oct 25, 2022
    I’m absolutely delighted to be the 2023 recipient of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Research Award @afspnational- a real honour and huge thanks to all those affected by suicide who have taken part in our research, giving so generously of their time & insights 🙏🏻
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    Oct 25, 2022
    Congratulations to Prof Rory O’Connor @suicideresearch who receives @afspnational’s 2023 Research Award for his work into the psychology of suicide. He is only the 3rd person from the UK- and the 1st from Scotland - to receive this award. @UofGlasgow ➡️bit.ly/3FduF87
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Apr 14, 2021
    Received 1st copy of #WhenItIsDarkest Feel emotional ▶️ My journey (so far) in suicide research ▶️ My heart & soul, other people's stories, latest research evidence, advice, tips & guidance Out 6th May To pre-order: UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/1785043439/ Intl: bookdepository.com/When-It-Is-Dar…
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Feb 3, 2020
    Today, I was delighted to agree a book deal with Penguin Random House's Vermilion imprint to write a book on suicide aimed at those who know someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide. Keep posted #2021 #SuicidePrevention
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Oct 2, 2020
    Watching #SocialDilemma on @Netflix - and I am so dismayed: psychologist claiming increases in adolescent suicide and self-harm are because of social media. Incredibly unhelpful This is ridiculously simplistic and misses the complexity of suicide and self-harm. Jeez!
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    Rory O'Connor
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    May 5, 2021
    Tomorrow is the day! This book means so much. I’ve shed a lot of tears over it. I hope it helps if you’re struggling, supporting someone struggling or have lost a loved one. Pls join @charlycox1 & I on @MQmentalhealth’s Instagram Thursday, 6.30pm amazon.co.uk/When-Darkest-P…
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    Rory O'Connor
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    May 11, 2022
    It was great to meet with @KensingtonRoyal today at @UofGlasgow & talk about our research into mental health & suicide prevention. In a wide ranging discussion, their passion & energy for promoting mental health shone through 🙏 @UofGIHW @UofGMHW #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Nov 24, 2020
    Delighted and honoured to have been elected President of @IASPinfo I wasn't even born the last time someone from the UK was elected to the position 😏
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    UofG MVLS
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    Nov 24, 2020
    🎉HUGE congratulations to @UofGlasgow’s Professor Rory O’Connor @suicideresearch, who has been elected as the President of The International Association for Suicide Prevention @IASPinfo. He will take up the position in January 2021. Read more➡️ ow.ly/zj8a30rlsHu
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Jan 8, 2022
    My heart breaks for #Sinead O’Connor & everyone who loses a loved one to suicide. We still aren’t doing enough to prevent suicide especially among young people. Suicide is one of leading causes of death among our youth - please shout this from roof tops so that more is done
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Jun 14, 2023
    Great from @andy_murray We are all on our own journeys. Everyone’s journey is different but no less valuable. @guardian
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Dec 19, 2020
    Although I understand the need for the new lockdown measures, it’s vital that more resources are invested in child and adolescent mental health. This is urgent! I am really concerned about those young people who are already struggling. Inequalities are growing day by day
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Sep 4, 2022
    In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, I'm going to share some of the common myths about suicide that I talk about in #WhenItIsDarkest Here's myth #1 Those who talk about suicide are not at risk of suicide #WSPD2022 #SuicideMyths
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    Rory O'Connor
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    Sep 9, 2023
    More than 700,000 people die by suicide each year Although it is difficult to predict suicide, knowing some of the warning signs could be life-saving This World Suicide Prevention Day, let's #CreateHopeThroughAction to save lives #WSPD #WSPD2023 #SuicidePreventionMonth
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