THE family of a young mum who took her own life just five weeks after giving birth have pleaded with those struggling with post-natal depression to seek help. Shaciara McDowell, 18, passed away at her Co Antrim home on Monday just a month after welcoming baby son Cáhir Gerard into the world. Her family sayContinue reading ““I think the whole system fails young girls and women…it failed my daughter””
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‘I knew Stephen was struggling but he’d so much to live for. We will be a voice for those suffering’
THE best friend of late radio star Stephen Clements has vowed to use his memory to help those struggling with mental health issues. Larry Goodey, the BBC presenter’s close pal of 30 years, said he hoped Stephen’s legacy would be giving a voice to those who “feel they have nowhere to go”. In a powerfulContinue reading “‘I knew Stephen was struggling but he’d so much to live for. We will be a voice for those suffering’”
‘I feel like my child was murdered because it was so preventable’
A GRIEVING mum whose 14 year-son shot himself six weeks after being placed on Prozac, has taken her fight for clearer warnings on the drug to the Seanad. Stephanie McGill-Lynch met with senators in the hope they will help push through proposals for a ‘black label’ warning on the suicidal side effects of the antidepressant, similar to the US. The Clondalkin woman also hopes to gain supportContinue reading “‘I feel like my child was murdered because it was so preventable’”
Patricia Devlin 