I have lived with very serious, treatment resistant depression since 1994 - well the truth is, I suffered a continuous 7 year episode until I had neurosurgery in 2001 and then 5 years later I suffered a serious relapse..
Time to change host a series of events for media professionals that focus on best practice, encourage debate and support the attendees to feel confident in writing or reporting about mental health sensitively and accurately.
Here, Emma blogs about her experience volunteering at the latest event: Meet the Media event: Entertainment & Reality TV
Warning, some readers may find this post triggering.
Recently I have read a number of comments that have labelled people who have self harmed or have attempted suicide as attention seekers. I thought I needed to explain why this attitude needs to be changed.
Growing up, I always felt inspired by my Grandfather. After his death, I felt I couldn't show the weaker side of myself and it's something that I deeply regret. I lost myself, I struggled and I haven't really found myself since.
I have lived with very serious, treatment resistant 
Time to change host a series of events for media professionals that focus on best practice, encourage debate and support the attendees to feel confident in writing or reporting about mental health sensitively and accurately.
Growing up, I always felt inspired by my Grandfather. After his death, I felt I couldn't show the weaker side of myself and it's something that I deeply regret. I lost myself, I struggled and I haven't really found myself since.