Case Studies for Newspaper

[Paula Robinson]

I'm a freelance journalist specialising in human interest stories. I contribute regularly to the Femail section of the Daily Mail newspaper. Stories are normally 1,800 words in length, cover two pages and are compelling in nature.

With that in mind,  I'm looking for women who have suffered from puerperal psychosis - a subject which seems to get limited coverage in the press and yet is a condition which can strike any woman and have a devastating  effect on her life and the lives of those nearest to her.

I'm especially interested in speaking with women aged between 25 and 45 whose struggle with the illness happened within the last three to four years and who are willing to speak candidly about their experiences.

The piece also aims to highlight the lack of mother and baby units in the UK and so I'm keen for case studies who spent a significant period in psychiatric units separated from their children.

Interviewees must agree to be photographed and will receive a fee in return for their participation.

I hope that cover everything. I can be contacted on 020 8931 1954 and please don't hesitate to call if you need more information.

Best,

Paula Robinson

[sunshine]

Boy, do we need this sort of thing written about. I could not be with my baby and it was terrible. I was in Dudley west mids at the time. Just toward the end of my stay there ONE unit (looked a bit like a studio flat) was available but it was to late. I hope you got the help and the story you needed. Puerperal psychosis sucks.....and I think being parted from my baby made matters worse.

Kimmy