Tag " Mental illness"

As today is ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ when organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide, I’d like to share my thoughts as to why it matters. As a new mother 23 years ago, I never thought I would be walking […]

It is great to see social media full of events and information on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2018. I am pleased to have been able to participate. On Monday I was invited to speak at two leading companies in London. First I was at Bird & Bird lawyers, London branch. Nick Elston, Sylvia Bruce and I were part […]

After the technical glitch and burger van situation of the first session, I’m happy to report that the rest of the event to launch ‘Another Twinkle in the Eye – contemplating another pregnancy after perinatal mental illness’, went according to plan!           In writing this book, one of the key messages I […]

As a self-employed speaker, my working week varies so much. I love the flexibility that it brings and I thrive on my ‘organisational skills’ to ensure that all goes well. It is just as well…because life sometimes throws unexpected events to deal with and impacts upon ourselves and others in a variety of ways. First […]

On May 9th this year I remember reading the shocking news of a mother who had apparently killed her two babies, aged 14 months and 9 weeks. At the time, the speculation was that it was due to her suffering from postnatal depression. This week the case came to court and this was confirmed – […]