Dr Sharon McDonnell
@sharonmcdonnell.bsky.social
Founder and Managing Director of Suicide Bereavement UK. Specialised in suicide bereavement research for over two decades. Personally bereaved by suicide.
Busy week at Suicide Bereavement UK delivering evidence-based, face2face suicide bereavement training nationwide; from universities, health professionals to the fire service. Building confidence to support those bereaved by suicide.
Learn more + 300 testimonials: suicidebereavementuk.com
#PABBS #RTS
Learn more + 300 testimonials: suicidebereavementuk.com
#PABBS #RTS
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Busy week at Suicide Bereavement UK delivering evidence-based, face2face suicide bereavement training nationwide; from universities, health professionals to the fire service. Building confidence to support those bereaved by suicide.
Learn more + 300 testimonials: suicidebereavementuk.com
#PABBS #RTS
Learn more + 300 testimonials: suicidebereavementuk.com
#PABBS #RTS
Honoured to present at the Operation Blue Monday conference in Newcastle hosted by Northumbria police and North East and Northumbria NHS Trust. I spoke on the often-overlooked impact on emergency service professionals responding to suicide, and how Suicide Bereavement UK train frontline staff
January 20, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Honoured to present at the Operation Blue Monday conference in Newcastle hosted by Northumbria police and North East and Northumbria NHS Trust. I spoke on the often-overlooked impact on emergency service professionals responding to suicide, and how Suicide Bereavement UK train frontline staff
Been informed that my @manchester.ac.uk university honorary contract has been extended for another 3yrs.
This prompted me to read a post I wrote 5yrs ago, reflecting on that transition. I thought I’d share in case others are on a similar journey.
suicidebereavementuk.com/blog/publicl...
This prompted me to read a post I wrote 5yrs ago, reflecting on that transition. I thought I’d share in case others are on a similar journey.
suicidebereavementuk.com/blog/publicl...
January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Been informed that my @manchester.ac.uk university honorary contract has been extended for another 3yrs.
This prompted me to read a post I wrote 5yrs ago, reflecting on that transition. I thought I’d share in case others are on a similar journey.
suicidebereavementuk.com/blog/publicl...
This prompted me to read a post I wrote 5yrs ago, reflecting on that transition. I thought I’d share in case others are on a similar journey.
suicidebereavementuk.com/blog/publicl...
Back at work after Christmas, but surrounded by nature 🌿 Birds, squirrels, and my daily robin visitor already saying hello ❤️ A lovely way to start the year. Wishing you all a happy New Year. x
January 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Back at work after Christmas, but surrounded by nature 🌿 Birds, squirrels, and my daily robin visitor already saying hello ❤️ A lovely way to start the year. Wishing you all a happy New Year. x
Is there someone you care about—a family member, friend, or colleague—who could use a hug today? Even if they don’t need it, they’ll likely appreciate it. Who are you going to hug today?
December 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Is there someone you care about—a family member, friend, or colleague—who could use a hug today? Even if they don’t need it, they’ll likely appreciate it. Who are you going to hug today?
Presenting at Operation Blue Monday Conference 19 Jan 2026. Will share frontline insights on responding to suicide in emergency services & introducing evidence-based, CPD-accredited 'Responding To Suicide' training by Suicide Bereavement UK, aligned with the Suicide & the Workplace British Standard
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Presenting at Operation Blue Monday Conference 19 Jan 2026. Will share frontline insights on responding to suicide in emergency services & introducing evidence-based, CPD-accredited 'Responding To Suicide' training by Suicide Bereavement UK, aligned with the Suicide & the Workplace British Standard
Reposted by Dr Sharon McDonnell
🌈 Do you know anyone passionate about researching LGBTQ+ suicide, suicide prevention and suicide bereavement, experienced in qualitative methods, and looking for work?
Send them my way because I'm recruiting for a post-doctoral research fellow!
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Send them my way because I'm recruiting for a post-doctoral research fellow!
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Research Fellow (Rain within the Rainbow)
Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Rain Within the Rainbow) working on the Rain Within the Rainbow: Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide and suicide prevention in the UK through the life course project using qual...
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🌈 Do you know anyone passionate about researching LGBTQ+ suicide, suicide prevention and suicide bereavement, experienced in qualitative methods, and looking for work?
Send them my way because I'm recruiting for a post-doctoral research fellow!
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Send them my way because I'm recruiting for a post-doctoral research fellow!
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Reposted by Dr Sharon McDonnell
Key finding: 60% of depression cases occurred in people with no affected close relatives.
Family history matters, but most people who develop mental health conditions have no affected relatives. Genetics, environment, and life experiences all play a role.
Read the blog: buff.ly/u6BpgpR
Family history matters, but most people who develop mental health conditions have no affected relatives. Genetics, environment, and life experiences all play a role.
Read the blog: buff.ly/u6BpgpR
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Key finding: 60% of depression cases occurred in people with no affected close relatives.
Family history matters, but most people who develop mental health conditions have no affected relatives. Genetics, environment, and life experiences all play a role.
Read the blog: buff.ly/u6BpgpR
Family history matters, but most people who develop mental health conditions have no affected relatives. Genetics, environment, and life experiences all play a role.
Read the blog: buff.ly/u6BpgpR
Reposted by Dr Sharon McDonnell
After months of sharing Daddy Blackbird, I’m closing the chapters of HISTORY and HORROR - for now - and turning toward HOPE.
The blackbird sings after the storm. In 2026, so will this story 💛
Come with me, read more on Substack 📚
#DaddyBlackbird #SuicideLoss #Hope 🐦⬛
The blackbird sings after the storm. In 2026, so will this story 💛
Come with me, read more on Substack 📚
#DaddyBlackbird #SuicideLoss #Hope 🐦⬛
Hope beyond the horror
Daddy Blackbird #35
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
After months of sharing Daddy Blackbird, I’m closing the chapters of HISTORY and HORROR - for now - and turning toward HOPE.
The blackbird sings after the storm. In 2026, so will this story 💛
Come with me, read more on Substack 📚
#DaddyBlackbird #SuicideLoss #Hope 🐦⬛
The blackbird sings after the storm. In 2026, so will this story 💛
Come with me, read more on Substack 📚
#DaddyBlackbird #SuicideLoss #Hope 🐦⬛
Delighted to welcome the new BSI Standard: Suicide and the Workplace. Suicide Bereavement UK pledges to be an early adopter, helping workplaces prevent suicide & support those affected.
www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insigh...
#hope #suicideprevention #BSI #workplace #postvention #suicidebereavement
www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insigh...
#hope #suicideprevention #BSI #workplace #postvention #suicidebereavement
December 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Delighted to welcome the new BSI Standard: Suicide and the Workplace. Suicide Bereavement UK pledges to be an early adopter, helping workplaces prevent suicide & support those affected.
www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insigh...
#hope #suicideprevention #BSI #workplace #postvention #suicidebereavement
www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insigh...
#hope #suicideprevention #BSI #workplace #postvention #suicidebereavement
Thinking of those who may be struggling right now. Help is available, and there are people and organisations who care. Please reach out.
The following link provides information about support in your area x
hubofhope.co.uk
Image: charlie Mackesy
The following link provides information about support in your area x
hubofhope.co.uk
Image: charlie Mackesy
December 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Thinking of those who may be struggling right now. Help is available, and there are people and organisations who care. Please reach out.
The following link provides information about support in your area x
hubofhope.co.uk
Image: charlie Mackesy
The following link provides information about support in your area x
hubofhope.co.uk
Image: charlie Mackesy
I love this positive message.
December 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I love this positive message.
Limited places: PABBS Training
Due to high demand, Suicide Bereavement UK is delivering PABBS evidence-based suicide bereavement training on 17th Sept 2026 (day after the conference).
⚠️ Paid course - Only 20 places – conference delegates ONLY.
Contact paul.higham@suicidebereavementuk.com
Due to high demand, Suicide Bereavement UK is delivering PABBS evidence-based suicide bereavement training on 17th Sept 2026 (day after the conference).
⚠️ Paid course - Only 20 places – conference delegates ONLY.
Contact paul.higham@suicidebereavementuk.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Limited places: PABBS Training
Due to high demand, Suicide Bereavement UK is delivering PABBS evidence-based suicide bereavement training on 17th Sept 2026 (day after the conference).
⚠️ Paid course - Only 20 places – conference delegates ONLY.
Contact paul.higham@suicidebereavementuk.com
Due to high demand, Suicide Bereavement UK is delivering PABBS evidence-based suicide bereavement training on 17th Sept 2026 (day after the conference).
⚠️ Paid course - Only 20 places – conference delegates ONLY.
Contact paul.higham@suicidebereavementuk.com
Sometimes we need to be reminded of this. Hope this message is helpful to those who are questioning/doubting themselves. Keep going, keep believing x
December 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Sometimes we need to be reminded of this. Hope this message is helpful to those who are questioning/doubting themselves. Keep going, keep believing x
Beautiful sky this morning ❤️
December 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Beautiful sky this morning ❤️
Suicide Bereavement UK are hosting their 15th International Hybrid Conference in Liverpool — the iconic city of The Beatles.
Expect a warm northern welcome & the chance to experience a place rich in culture & history.
We hope to see you there
More info suicidebereavementuk.com/suicide-bere...
Expect a warm northern welcome & the chance to experience a place rich in culture & history.
We hope to see you there
More info suicidebereavementuk.com/suicide-bere...
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Suicide Bereavement UK are hosting their 15th International Hybrid Conference in Liverpool — the iconic city of The Beatles.
Expect a warm northern welcome & the chance to experience a place rich in culture & history.
We hope to see you there
More info suicidebereavementuk.com/suicide-bere...
Expect a warm northern welcome & the chance to experience a place rich in culture & history.
We hope to see you there
More info suicidebereavementuk.com/suicide-bere...
I’ve specialised in suicide bereavement research for 26 yrs. Attending @SBUK’s 15th international conference doesn’t just offer world-class learning — it gives access to many of my national & international contacts in this field.
Early-bird tickets: suicidebereavementuk/conference
#sbukconf26
Early-bird tickets: suicidebereavementuk/conference
#sbukconf26
December 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I’ve specialised in suicide bereavement research for 26 yrs. Attending @SBUK’s 15th international conference doesn’t just offer world-class learning — it gives access to many of my national & international contacts in this field.
Early-bird tickets: suicidebereavementuk/conference
#sbukconf26
Early-bird tickets: suicidebereavementuk/conference
#sbukconf26
We’ve already received some fantastic poster abstracts for Suicide Bereavement UK’s International Conference (16 Sept 2026) — including many from overseas, including Australia.
This event is a great platform for academics to share impactful work. #sbukconf26
suicidebereavementuk.com/conference
This event is a great platform for academics to share impactful work. #sbukconf26
suicidebereavementuk.com/conference
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We’ve already received some fantastic poster abstracts for Suicide Bereavement UK’s International Conference (16 Sept 2026) — including many from overseas, including Australia.
This event is a great platform for academics to share impactful work. #sbukconf26
suicidebereavementuk.com/conference
This event is a great platform for academics to share impactful work. #sbukconf26
suicidebereavementuk.com/conference
Wise words.
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Wise words.
Been extremely busy lately — I've delivered PABBS training in Gibraltar, examined a PhD at Uni of Sunderland, running PABBS training in London tomorrow (informed by @nihr.bsky.social funded work at @manchester.ac.uk
Tuesday I fly to Belfast to deliver a keynote in Belfast.
Meaningful work.
Tuesday I fly to Belfast to deliver a keynote in Belfast.
Meaningful work.
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Been extremely busy lately — I've delivered PABBS training in Gibraltar, examined a PhD at Uni of Sunderland, running PABBS training in London tomorrow (informed by @nihr.bsky.social funded work at @manchester.ac.uk
Tuesday I fly to Belfast to deliver a keynote in Belfast.
Meaningful work.
Tuesday I fly to Belfast to deliver a keynote in Belfast.
Meaningful work.
I honestly couldn't eat these. How about you?
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I honestly couldn't eat these. How about you?
Sometimes we forget this, myself included!
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Sometimes we forget this, myself included!
SAVE THE DATE: 16th September 2026
We’re thrilled to announce Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th international hybrid conference!
Theme: Suicide Bereavement: Silence Isn’t Always Golden
📍 Titanic Hotel, Liverpool (and online)
🕘 9am – 4:30pm
#sbukconf26 #LiverpoolEvents
We’re thrilled to announce Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th international hybrid conference!
Theme: Suicide Bereavement: Silence Isn’t Always Golden
📍 Titanic Hotel, Liverpool (and online)
🕘 9am – 4:30pm
#sbukconf26 #LiverpoolEvents
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
SAVE THE DATE: 16th September 2026
We’re thrilled to announce Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th international hybrid conference!
Theme: Suicide Bereavement: Silence Isn’t Always Golden
📍 Titanic Hotel, Liverpool (and online)
🕘 9am – 4:30pm
#sbukconf26 #LiverpoolEvents
We’re thrilled to announce Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th international hybrid conference!
Theme: Suicide Bereavement: Silence Isn’t Always Golden
📍 Titanic Hotel, Liverpool (and online)
🕘 9am – 4:30pm
#sbukconf26 #LiverpoolEvents