Category " Music"

Postnatal depression and other perinatal mental illnesses are the cruellest of thieves as they steal some of the magic that early parenthood can bring. Watching a new play tonight by Helen Jeffery, ‘The Brink’, reminded me of how vitally important it is that we do make people aware that regardless of the best plans and […]

I was invited to speak on BBC Radio WM  last week by Caroline Martin  who was running a feature on ways people use to combat depression and secrets to staying happy. Perhaps you are dealing with stress, illness, bereavement or just feel a bit down… Here are my suggestions: Create a list of all the […]

On Wednesday 16th May I had the pleasure to present at ‘What’s new in Perinatal Mental Health?’ at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The event was co-hosted by the hospital trust and the Northwest region of the Marce Society. The society is dedicated to supporting research and assistance surrounding prenatal & postpartum mental health for mothers, […]

Happy Easter to everyone! I hope you are able to spend it with those you love. I am looking forward to making a meal for Dom and my parents tomorrow. This time last year I was over in Tadcaster and spent the weekend decorating the bedroom Clive and I had planned, not really knowing where […]

When you are stressed are you at your most productive? If you are snappy with yourself how can you expect to be good and productive with others? I always speak about the importance of being good to yourself so that you can help others. It isn’t about being selfish – quite the opposite. When I talk about […]