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.
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
SAVE THE DATE: On 16th Sept 2026, we’re bringing the world together in LIVERPOOL. The city of The Beatles - for Suicide Bereavement UK's 15th International hybrid conference!
Let’s connect, share knowledge, do some sight seeing, have some fun, & make a difference. 🙂 Info to follow soon #sbukconf26
Let’s connect, share knowledge, do some sight seeing, have some fun, & make a difference. 🙂 Info to follow soon #sbukconf26
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
SAVE THE DATE: On 16th Sept 2026, we’re bringing the world together in LIVERPOOL. The city of The Beatles - for Suicide Bereavement UK's 15th International hybrid conference!
Let’s connect, share knowledge, do some sight seeing, have some fun, & make a difference. 🙂 Info to follow soon #sbukconf26
Let’s connect, share knowledge, do some sight seeing, have some fun, & make a difference. 🙂 Info to follow soon #sbukconf26
Anyone remember these?
Childhood advent calendars weren’t about chocolate—they revealed tiny festive pictures. I shared turns with my brother and sister, and even now I remember the joy of opening my window.
Childhood advent calendars weren’t about chocolate—they revealed tiny festive pictures. I shared turns with my brother and sister, and even now I remember the joy of opening my window.
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Anyone remember these?
Childhood advent calendars weren’t about chocolate—they revealed tiny festive pictures. I shared turns with my brother and sister, and even now I remember the joy of opening my window.
Childhood advent calendars weren’t about chocolate—they revealed tiny festive pictures. I shared turns with my brother and sister, and even now I remember the joy of opening my window.
Just lovely
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just lovely
This is a summary of how I was feeling prior to running the pumpkin half marathon in Telford this morning 😯
November 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is a summary of how I was feeling prior to running the pumpkin half marathon in Telford this morning 😯
My first half marathon is this weekend. I’m equal parts excited & terrified! 🏃♀️
Training didn’t go quite to plan (turns out travel & running don’t mix well), but I’m giving it my all for Lexie, my brother.
Raising funds for Postvention Trust, every share helps:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Training didn’t go quite to plan (turns out travel & running don’t mix well), but I’m giving it my all for Lexie, my brother.
Raising funds for Postvention Trust, every share helps:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £2000 to fund research to understand how attending an inquest affects people bereaved by suicide — to help improve understanding and future support. – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to fund research to understand how attending an inquest affects people bereaved by suicide — to help improve understanding and future support.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding P...
www.justgiving.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
My first half marathon is this weekend. I’m equal parts excited & terrified! 🏃♀️
Training didn’t go quite to plan (turns out travel & running don’t mix well), but I’m giving it my all for Lexie, my brother.
Raising funds for Postvention Trust, every share helps:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Training didn’t go quite to plan (turns out travel & running don’t mix well), but I’m giving it my all for Lexie, my brother.
Raising funds for Postvention Trust, every share helps:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
🎓 Just back from the University of Sunderland after examining a PhD viva — what a privilege!
Five days of prep, one brilliant candidate, an engaging and internal examiner and a Chair who said it was the best viva he’d ever attended. Moments like this remind me why I love academia #PhD #AcademicLife
Five days of prep, one brilliant candidate, an engaging and internal examiner and a Chair who said it was the best viva he’d ever attended. Moments like this remind me why I love academia #PhD #AcademicLife
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🎓 Just back from the University of Sunderland after examining a PhD viva — what a privilege!
Five days of prep, one brilliant candidate, an engaging and internal examiner and a Chair who said it was the best viva he’d ever attended. Moments like this remind me why I love academia #PhD #AcademicLife
Five days of prep, one brilliant candidate, an engaging and internal examiner and a Chair who said it was the best viva he’d ever attended. Moments like this remind me why I love academia #PhD #AcademicLife
Keep dreaming, keep believing. You will find your way x
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Keep dreaming, keep believing. You will find your way x
Another park run under my belt. All part of my preparation for my marathon next year. It was very muddy on Saturday. #parkrun #clarencepark
October 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Another park run under my belt. All part of my preparation for my marathon next year. It was very muddy on Saturday. #parkrun #clarencepark
@bsky.app
📅 Save the Date!
Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th International Hybrid Conference
🗓️ 24 Sept 2026
Join a community dedicated to learning, connection & hope in suicide bereavement and prevention. 💙
#SBUKconf26 #SaveTheDate #SuicidePrevention
📅 Save the Date!
Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th International Hybrid Conference
🗓️ 24 Sept 2026
Join a community dedicated to learning, connection & hope in suicide bereavement and prevention. 💙
#SBUKconf26 #SaveTheDate #SuicidePrevention
October 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
@bsky.app
📅 Save the Date!
Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th International Hybrid Conference
🗓️ 24 Sept 2026
Join a community dedicated to learning, connection & hope in suicide bereavement and prevention. 💙
#SBUKconf26 #SaveTheDate #SuicidePrevention
📅 Save the Date!
Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th International Hybrid Conference
🗓️ 24 Sept 2026
Join a community dedicated to learning, connection & hope in suicide bereavement and prevention. 💙
#SBUKconf26 #SaveTheDate #SuicidePrevention
⏳ 7 days to go!
Excited to be hosting Suicide Bereavement UK’s international conference on 25 Sept – my favourite day of the professional year.
A unique space to learn, share, connect & support.
Professional yet welcoming – I’ve truly found my tribe here.
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Excited to be hosting Suicide Bereavement UK’s international conference on 25 Sept – my favourite day of the professional year.
A unique space to learn, share, connect & support.
Professional yet welcoming – I’ve truly found my tribe here.
suicidebereavementuk.com/wp-content/u...
September 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
⏳ 7 days to go!
Excited to be hosting Suicide Bereavement UK’s international conference on 25 Sept – my favourite day of the professional year.
A unique space to learn, share, connect & support.
Professional yet welcoming – I’ve truly found my tribe here.
suicidebereavementuk.com/wp-content/u...
Excited to be hosting Suicide Bereavement UK’s international conference on 25 Sept – my favourite day of the professional year.
A unique space to learn, share, connect & support.
Professional yet welcoming – I’ve truly found my tribe here.
suicidebereavementuk.com/wp-content/u...
I’ll be presenting at Suicide Bereavement UK's conference in Mcr on 25 Sept.
I’ll share findings which reveal how suicide affects people in prison. An under-researched area with implications for prisons, probation, and suicide prevention. #sbukconf25
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I’ll share findings which reveal how suicide affects people in prison. An under-researched area with implications for prisons, probation, and suicide prevention. #sbukconf25
suicidebereavementuk.com/wp-content/u...
September 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I’ll be presenting at Suicide Bereavement UK's conference in Mcr on 25 Sept.
I’ll share findings which reveal how suicide affects people in prison. An under-researched area with implications for prisons, probation, and suicide prevention. #sbukconf25
suicidebereavementuk.com/wp-content/u...
I’ll share findings which reveal how suicide affects people in prison. An under-researched area with implications for prisons, probation, and suicide prevention. #sbukconf25
suicidebereavementuk.com/wp-content/u...
🚨 Launching 25 Sept:
RTS2—CPD-accredited, evidence-based training for emergency services—launching at Suicide Bereavement UK's
conference in Mcr.
It offers a safe space to practice responding to someone in crisis.
High demand expected. A must-have for frontline staff #RTS2 #SuicidePrevention
RTS2—CPD-accredited, evidence-based training for emergency services—launching at Suicide Bereavement UK's
conference in Mcr.
It offers a safe space to practice responding to someone in crisis.
High demand expected. A must-have for frontline staff #RTS2 #SuicidePrevention
September 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
🚨 Launching 25 Sept:
RTS2—CPD-accredited, evidence-based training for emergency services—launching at Suicide Bereavement UK's
conference in Mcr.
It offers a safe space to practice responding to someone in crisis.
High demand expected. A must-have for frontline staff #RTS2 #SuicidePrevention
RTS2—CPD-accredited, evidence-based training for emergency services—launching at Suicide Bereavement UK's
conference in Mcr.
It offers a safe space to practice responding to someone in crisis.
High demand expected. A must-have for frontline staff #RTS2 #SuicidePrevention
Ramsbottom running club meet outside the train station every Tuesday. So cute when the steam trains pass by. Seems I am first here today. This is my 3rd week and I'm loving it
September 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Ramsbottom running club meet outside the train station every Tuesday. So cute when the steam trains pass by. Seems I am first here today. This is my 3rd week and I'm loving it
FREE PABBS TRAINING : 3 NEW DATES ADDED!
High demand = opportunity to attend CPD-accredited suicide bereavement training in the NE & North Cumbria
Open to:
🚑 Emergency services
🏥 NHS & primary care
🤝 ICB-commissioned orgs
⚠️ Ltd places – book fast
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
High demand = opportunity to attend CPD-accredited suicide bereavement training in the NE & North Cumbria
Open to:
🚑 Emergency services
🏥 NHS & primary care
🤝 ICB-commissioned orgs
⚠️ Ltd places – book fast
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
North East & North Cumbria
North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board Training Sessions Suicide Bereavement UK have been contracted by the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board (ICB), to provide fully-...
suicidebereavementuk.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
FREE PABBS TRAINING : 3 NEW DATES ADDED!
High demand = opportunity to attend CPD-accredited suicide bereavement training in the NE & North Cumbria
Open to:
🚑 Emergency services
🏥 NHS & primary care
🤝 ICB-commissioned orgs
⚠️ Ltd places – book fast
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
High demand = opportunity to attend CPD-accredited suicide bereavement training in the NE & North Cumbria
Open to:
🚑 Emergency services
🏥 NHS & primary care
🤝 ICB-commissioned orgs
⚠️ Ltd places – book fast
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
FREE, evidence-based, CPD-accredited training: Responding to Suicide for emergency services personnel in the NE & North Cumbria.
✅ Evidence-based
✅ CPD accredited
✅ Tailored for those on the frontline
Check the criteria and secure your place today.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
✅ Evidence-based
✅ CPD accredited
✅ Tailored for those on the frontline
Check the criteria and secure your place today.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
September 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
FREE, evidence-based, CPD-accredited training: Responding to Suicide for emergency services personnel in the NE & North Cumbria.
✅ Evidence-based
✅ CPD accredited
✅ Tailored for those on the frontline
Check the criteria and secure your place today.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
✅ Evidence-based
✅ CPD accredited
✅ Tailored for those on the frontline
Check the criteria and secure your place today.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
On World Suicide Prevention Day, many are sharing, many are listening, and many are simply trying to cope. Sending a big hug to those who feel they need one x
September 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
On World Suicide Prevention Day, many are sharing, many are listening, and many are simply trying to cope. Sending a big hug to those who feel they need one x
🚨 FREE Training for Emergency Services in NE & Cumbria 🚨
Police, fire, ambulance, coast guard, mountain rescue This fully funded, evidence-based Responding to Suicide training is for YOU.
Gain knowledge. Build confidence. Strengthen support.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Police, fire, ambulance, coast guard, mountain rescue This fully funded, evidence-based Responding to Suicide training is for YOU.
Gain knowledge. Build confidence. Strengthen support.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
September 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚨 FREE Training for Emergency Services in NE & Cumbria 🚨
Police, fire, ambulance, coast guard, mountain rescue This fully funded, evidence-based Responding to Suicide training is for YOU.
Gain knowledge. Build confidence. Strengthen support.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Police, fire, ambulance, coast guard, mountain rescue This fully funded, evidence-based Responding to Suicide training is for YOU.
Gain knowledge. Build confidence. Strengthen support.
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
🚨 FREE PABBS Suicide Bereavement Training 🚨
Based in the North East or North Cumbria? Don’t miss this rare chance to gain evidence-based skills + confidence to support those bereaved by suicide.
Check if you’re eligible — limited places!
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Based in the North East or North Cumbria? Don’t miss this rare chance to gain evidence-based skills + confidence to support those bereaved by suicide.
Check if you’re eligible — limited places!
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
September 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🚨 FREE PABBS Suicide Bereavement Training 🚨
Based in the North East or North Cumbria? Don’t miss this rare chance to gain evidence-based skills + confidence to support those bereaved by suicide.
Check if you’re eligible — limited places!
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Based in the North East or North Cumbria? Don’t miss this rare chance to gain evidence-based skills + confidence to support those bereaved by suicide.
Check if you’re eligible — limited places!
suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Do you work in Primary Care, Emergency Services, or NHS service in NE or North Cumbria (NENC)?
Suicide Bereavement UK are delivering FREE evidence-based, CPD-accredited, f2f suicide bereavement training in this region. Info, dates & criteria in link: suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Suicide Bereavement UK are delivering FREE evidence-based, CPD-accredited, f2f suicide bereavement training in this region. Info, dates & criteria in link: suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
North East & North Cumbria
North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board Training Sessions Suicide Bereavement UK have been contracted by the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board (ICB), to provide fully-...
suicidebereavementuk.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Do you work in Primary Care, Emergency Services, or NHS service in NE or North Cumbria (NENC)?
Suicide Bereavement UK are delivering FREE evidence-based, CPD-accredited, f2f suicide bereavement training in this region. Info, dates & criteria in link: suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
Suicide Bereavement UK are delivering FREE evidence-based, CPD-accredited, f2f suicide bereavement training in this region. Info, dates & criteria in link: suicidebereavementuk.com/integrated-c...
16 days to Suicide Bereavement UK’s conference in Manchester.
Every year it feels less like “work” and more like a reunion, catching up with familiar faces, learning loads, and leaving with the batteries properly recharged.
Still a few spaces available — would be lovely to see you there! #sbukconf25
Every year it feels less like “work” and more like a reunion, catching up with familiar faces, learning loads, and leaving with the batteries properly recharged.
Still a few spaces available — would be lovely to see you there! #sbukconf25
September 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
16 days to Suicide Bereavement UK’s conference in Manchester.
Every year it feels less like “work” and more like a reunion, catching up with familiar faces, learning loads, and leaving with the batteries properly recharged.
Still a few spaces available — would be lovely to see you there! #sbukconf25
Every year it feels less like “work” and more like a reunion, catching up with familiar faces, learning loads, and leaving with the batteries properly recharged.
Still a few spaces available — would be lovely to see you there! #sbukconf25