Writing and talking about my life with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.
Writing and speaking
Mind Media Award
I won a Mind Media Award for my blog sharing my experiences and highlighting the need for more compassionate, accurate and hopeful representations of life with diagnosis. I was also shortlisted in a previous year prior to winning.
Happiful Magazine
I regularly write for Happiful Magazine, mostly on the social and relational aspects of life with mental health problems. I write about topics such as talking about mental health in different contexts, stigma, empathy and friendship.
BBC Stories
I was featured in BBC Stories 'Dealing with Emotions: Borderline Personality Disorder' with one of my closest friends, Kathryn.
Podcasts
I've enjoyed being a guest on number of podcasts and radio shows over the years. For a deep-dive into my experiences, I recommend these as starting points:
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Royal College of Psychiatry series on 'personality disorder' (forthcoming)
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All In The Mind, Australian Broadcasting Company (forthcoming)
Selected talks and events
I'm an experienced public speaker and have shared various talks about my experiences including at the University Mental Health Advisor Network, Brighton and Sussex Medical Students Society, the Gordon Museum of Pathology and London Creativity and Well-Being Week.
Other articles
I've written various articles and shared vlogs for various platforms such as Healthy Place and more.
