Rory O'Connor
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide Professor Rory O'Connor has dedicated himself to research into suicide and suicide prevention for over 25 years, and his new book, When It Is Darkest, aims to untangle the complex reasons why people take their own lives. He joins Bryony on Mad World to dispel unhelpful myths, give practical advice to both those suffering and their loved ones, and to talk candidly about the painful reality of losing a friend to suicide as an expert on the subject. Read Bryony's columns: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/bryony-gordon/ | When It Is Darkest by Rory O'Connor: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/112/1120269/when-it-is-darkest/9781785043437.html | For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/madworld | Follow Bryony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon/ |