Our supporter, Lol Butterfield, works with Time to Change to help Emmerdale craft their scripts. In this blog he talks about how he uses his experience to inform the script writers about the importance of Lisa Dingle’s role as a carer for Zak.
Emails and text messages from friends and loved ones played a significant role when I struggled with my mood and mental health which eventually spiralled down into clinical depression. These are often regarded as small things but can make such a difference to someone who feels isolated and has lost the confidence to interact with others.
Lol Butterfield is a media volunteer for Time to Change. He has been working very closely with the soap Emmerdale to ensure that the storyline involving Zak Dingle developing mental health problems, has been accurate and sensitive.
Our supporter, Lol Butterfield, works with Time to Change to help Emmerdale craft their scripts. In this blog he talks about how he uses his experience to inform the script writers about the importance of Lisa Dingle’s role as a carer for Zak.
Emails and text messages from friends and loved ones played a significant role when I struggled with my mood and mental health which eventually spiralled down into clinical depression. These are often regarded as small things but can make such a difference to someone who feels isolated and has lost the confidence to interact with others.
