Michael Eddleston | The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) | Episode 563

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGThis episode contains a sensitive discussion about suicide, self-harm and deaths caused by pesticide poisoning. Some viewers may find the subject matter distressing. Please listen with care and step away if you need to.If you or someone else is in immediate danger in the UK, call 999 or go to A&E. You are not wasting anyone’s time.UK AND IRELAND SUPPORTSamaritans — call 116 123 free, at any time:https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Shout — text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential, 24-hour support in the UK:https://giveusashout.org/get-help/For urgent mental-health support that is not an emergency, call NHS 111 and select the mental-health option:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/International crisis-support directory:https://findahelpline.com/In Episode 563 of *The Martin Talk Show*, Martin Colton speaks with Professor Michael Eddleston, founder and director of the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention and Professor of Clinical Toxicology at the University of Edinburgh.For three decades, Michael has worked to prevent deaths caused by pesticide self-poisoning. His research began in Sri Lanka and has developed into a global mission combining medical research, public-health policy and collaboration with governments.The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention works to identify the most dangerous pesticides involved in suicide deaths and supports evidence-based regulation to remove or phase them out. By reducing access to highly lethal pesticides during moments of crisis, its work demonstrates that practical policy changes can prevent deaths and give people the opportunity to recover.Martin and Michael discuss the human experiences behind the research, why pesticide suicide remains an under-recognised global public-health issue and how regulation, political action and compassion can save lives.Please note: This is a standalone episode of *The Martin Talk Show* and is not part of the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 series. This conversation is intended for education and awareness and does not replace professional medical advice or crisis support.LEARN MORE ABOUT CPSPCentre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention:https://centrepsp.org/Professor Michael Eddleston:https://centrepsp.org/our-people/prof-michael-eddleston/Explore the organisation’s work:https://centrepsp.org/our-work/🎙️ Discover *The Martin Talk Show*:https://www.themartintalkshow.com▶️ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MartinTalkShow🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5wfvOukaochthhVFf9EMns🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1700080572📸 Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_martin_talk_showAs always, connect with Martin via:https://www.themartintalkshow.com#SuicidePrevention #PublicHealth #AmplifyingChangemakers