17/09/2026
Medico-legal advisor, Dr Greg Dollman, reflects on how medicine has changed over time and how important it is to de-stigmatise conversations about mental health and su***de in medicine:
“Remembering those we have lost is important. Equally important is our commitment to learning, improving and supporting one another in the present. Change begins not only through reflection but also through our willingness to be present, to listen and, when needed, to act.”
You can read the article here: https://news.mddus.com/opinion/the-silence-left-behind
Today is National Su***de Memorial Day, founded by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health . The day honours the health and care workers we’ve lost to su***de, while sharing messages of support to anyone who may be struggling.
If you need to talk to someone, these helplines are open 24/7 to anyone struggling:
➡️ Samaritans – Call 116 123
➡️ Shout – Text ‘NHSPH’ to 85258
➡️ Hopeline – Call 0800 068 41 41