My book about PND is out...

[Belle]

Hope this is ok, but think might be genuinely helpful to people here!

I've written a book about postnatal depression called Fine (Not Fine), about my own experiences of PND but also featuring case studies of women (and men) with a range of perinatal mental illnesses (it's not just depression - anxiety, psychosis, OCD, phobia of childbirth). I also was lucky enough to interview some exceptional medical professionals and charities working in the field. In some cases by dint of knowing people, but sometimes completely randomly I found quite a few contributors who happened to live around here, so it feels like a very local project to me. I hope it's of interest/help to some of you or your loved ones.

Big thanks to Dr Christine Langhoff (Dulwich Psychologist) who was one of the professionals I interviewed.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fine-Not-Perspectives-Experiences-Depression/dp/1853432202/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446567724&sr=1-1&keywords=bridget+hargreave

[buggie]

Looks really interesting (esp being a HV) will pop,it on my Xmas wish list!!

[Convex]

congratulations!

[Belle]

Oh Buggie, didn't realise you are an HV now! Every week on Twitter there is a #pndhour Tweet chat thing, it's on a Wednesday in fact (but I can't join tonight) and last week they did it on health visitors! Might be worth looking up some of the historical Tweets if you're interested.

I interviewed a fantastic psychiatrist (perinatal specialist) in Mile End who was very sympathetic to HVs, saying how stretched they are. Don't know if you already have a post but if you ever see a vacancy in that area I think she would be wonderful to work with!

[jollybaby]

Really well done Belle. What a positive way to use your experience.

[buggie]

Belle - I know, did dip in & out of it but had just got back from a big HV conference where I was on Twitter so much was bit twitter'd out(maybe should pm you my Twitter handle!).

[sillywoman]

Well done Belle, that's wonderful news. I've popped it in my Christmas hopeful Amazon basket.

[Belle]

thanks all :) and buggie please do! It's def poss to get Twitter'd out - esp on these types of subjects, quite intense! But some fantastic support on there.

[simonethebeaver]

I've got it at the top of my reading pile. It finally arrived after online ordering shenanigans. Such an important subject.

[midivydale]

Well done Belle! So proud of you. You helped me so much in those dark days and I am thrilled that the book is now out.

[hellosailor]

Massive congratulations Belle, that's wonderful xx

[Jayyfa]

Just bought it! Well done, what a fantastic way to make use of your experience.

Jenni

[samstopit]

My copy is next to the bed and I am dipping in and out of it, enjoying it very much.