Rory O'Connor: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it

<p>Joining us today is <strong>Rory O'Connor:</strong> <em>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.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Purchase book: </strong> <a href="https://rb.gy/rnn7hj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rb.gy/rnn7hj</a></p><p><strong>Rory's Twitter: </strong>@suicideresearch</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>complex reasons behind suicide</li><li>myths around suicidality</li><li>how to support a friend who is suicidal</li><li>why suicide is an indictment of society</li><li>main feelings leading to suicide</li><li>the importance of having an "emotional network."</li><li>why reaching out is a sign of strength</li><li>how schools can teach children resilience and coping</li><li>the importance of future thinking</li><li>reasons for living</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thrivewithleo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thrivewithleo.com</a>.&nbsp;Let’s get to tomorrow, together.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</strong></p><p>800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]</p><p>1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Teen Line (Los Angeles)</strong></p><p>800-852-8336</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)</strong></p><p>866-488-7386</p><p><br></p><p><strong>National Domestic Vi