Dr. Bronagh Fitzpatrick is a Clinical and Health Psychologist with extensive experience across public healthcare systems. Known online as "The Parental Psychologist," she uses her platform to share practical, evidence-based guidance on child development, parenting, and co-regulation tools for managing both parent and child nervous systems.
Following the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case in the U.S., where severe postpartum mental health conditions were placed under an intense global spotlight, we thought it was a critical time to open up a broader discussion on maternal mental health. This tragic case sparked worldwide conversations and raised urgent questions about how we identify, understand, and handle extreme postpartum conditions—most notably the sharp distinction between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. With so much fear, confusion, and stigma surrounding these topics, we wanted to break down what is actually happening psychologically and biologically during the postpartum period, how early warning signs are often missed, and how we can better support mothers and families when a crisis strikes.
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/postnatal-depression/getting-help/
Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.
And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/
Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!
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