Category " Students"

Last weekend I returned to Edge Hill University for a reunion organised by the Alumni. I graduated from there in 1985 with a B.Ed (Hons) degree for primary and learning disability. It is 31 years since I left and going back has made me reflect on what my four years there had actually prepared me […]

I am delighted to be a speaker at the ‘PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH Study Day, Understanding pregnancy-related mental health – how we can help’ Friday 24th June, 09:00 – 12:30, Room 6, Leeds University Student Union                                         Speakers also include Julie […]

It has been 11 years since I resigned my teaching career to spread awareness and campaign for better recognition, services and facilities for women and their families affected by poor mental health after having a baby. I suffered from puerperal psychosis after the birth of my son in 1996. I had no previous history of […]

Exactly six weeks ago was the launch event for my new book ‘Another Twinkle in the Eye – contemplating another pregnancy after postnatal illness‘. It has made me realise just how quickly time seems to pass and to reflect on ways to ensure that I am using mine wisely. I hope that my thoughts and […]

Huddersfield Midwifery Society, in association with the Royal College of Midwives, have invited me to speak at their Maternal Mental Health Conference at Huddersfield University, on Friday 18th September. My talk will be one of the first on my second book:  ‘Another twinkle in the Eye – contemplating another pregnancy after perinatal mental illness’. I […]