TW // Suicide / self-harm / If this subject is difficult for you please consider giving this episode a miss. Please get help and support if you need it, or if you're worried about a friend/colleague/relative. There are a number of places to go including
https://www.nurselifeline.org.uk/, https://www.samaritans.org/ & https://www.papyrus-uk.org/.
Welcome to episode 141 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 1 November 2023] of #mhTV. This week Nicky Lambert and Vanessa Gilmartin spoke with guests Jane Fisher and Prof. Emma Wadey about Breaking the silence - Nurse suicide.
[Please note the guests biographies have been abridged to fit in the Soundcloud word count. You can read their full versions here: https://youtu.be/MggvApOrYrA]
JF: Jane Fisher is a mental health nurse lecturer and service user. Jane has worked across a variety of clinical settings with over fifteen years front line NHS nursing experience. After developing her own mental illness, Jane's passion for mental health nursing and desire to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness became a lifelong mission. Jane entered the field of mental health nurse academia to bridge the gap between personal experiences and professional expertise. Her unique perspective has enriched her teaching and clinical practice in profound ways. As a mental health nurse lecturer, Jane has a deep-seated passion for nurturing the next generation of mental health nurses. Her teaching style is not limited to textbooks and theory; it encompasses the lived experiences that have shaped her understanding of mental health. Jane is an internationally published mental health academic and has also authored a children's book exploring maternal mental health. Jane is a living testament to the transformative power of embracing one's past and channelling it into a passion for education, advocacy, and writing. Her academic biography reflects her unwavering commitment to the field of mental health nursing and her dedication to breaking down barriers and stigma surrounding mental illness.
EW: Deputy Director Mental Health Nursing NHSE, Member of the International Initiative Mental Leadership Clinical council, Trustee for Grassroots Suicide Prevention Charity, and Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey.
Emma is a mental health nurse with over 27 years of experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. Emma started her nursing career in 1996 and has maintained clinical practice throughout her career. Enthusiastic about the provision and transformation of effective and recovery based mental health services she has led the development of new and innovative services for the most vulnerable in our society. During COVID, she was the clinical lead for the National Mental health, learning Disability and Autism COVID-19 response cell, providing expert clinical oversight during the pandemic. Emma is committed to social justice and improving patient care especially those from marginalised groups.
Some links to follow can be found on the evenings X Thread - https://x.com/Unite_MHNA/status/1719792400875290883?s=20
Some X links to follow are:
VG - www.x.com/VanessaRNMH
NL - www.x.com/niadla
DM - www.x.com/davidamunday
JF - www.x.com/Jane_Fisher2
EW - www.x.com/NursingEmma
Credits:
#mhTV Presenters: Vanessa Gilmartin, Nicky Lambert & David Munday
Guests: Jane Fisher & Prof. Emma Wadey
Theme music: Tony Gillam
Production & Editing: David Munday
