Academic and former journalist, who has published research on the reporting of trauma, death, bereavement, mental health and suicide, some of which she submitted to the Inquiry.
Charities aiming to build a better life for the millions of people affected by mental Illness, bringing people together to support each other through their services, groups and campaigns.
Founded 1841. Main professional organisation of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, and responsible for representing psychiatrists, undertaking psychiatric research and for providing public information about mental health problems. Submitted evidence expressing concern that the press rarely gave balanced accounts of issues relating to mental illness, that journalists hounded psychiatrists for information, and that there was a general unwillingness on the part of the press to try to understand mental health issues.
National charity working with women with mental health needs in prison, hospital and the community. It provides independent advocacy, emotional support and practical guidance at all stages of a woman's journey through the Mental Health and Criminal Justice Systems. Gave evidence on the role of the press in shaping public images of women.
