Dr. Ian Marsh talks about the critical thinking tool & about his knowledge in suicide & suicide prevention. We hear about how Ian came to occupational therapy as a profession, his work lecturing at university, and what he enjoys about his role. We discuss some of his publications and talk about whether or not there is value in teaching occupational therapy students about suicide prevention. 

Below is some information if you feel you need to talk following the contents of this show. There are many other helplines and organisations I have listed two of the main ones to get in touch with.

Samaritans - 

Are available online at: https://www.samaritans.org/ or if in the UK you can call 116 123 to talk on the phone. 

Shout - Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.  It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.

Shout are available at: http://www.giveusashout.org/ or you can text 85258 to start up a confidential text chat. 

Unfortunately, I have been unable to insert an image of the Critical Thinking Tool (CTT) into the show notes but it is very easy to find on google if you want to know more. 

Ian's recommendations:

Three colours Blue -is a 1993 French drama film directed and co-written by Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski. Blue is the first of three films that comprise the Three colour trilogy, themed on the French revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity; it is followed by white and red.

Fearless - is a 1993 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and starring Jeff Bridges.

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