#mhTV episode 141 - Breaking the silence - Nurse suicide

TW // Suicide / self-harm / If this subject is difficult for you please consider giving this episode a miss. Please get help and support if you need it, or if you're worried about a friend/colleague/relative. There are a number of places to go including https://www.nurselifeline.org.uk/, https://www.samaritans.org/ & https://www.papyrus-uk.org/. Welcome to episode 141 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 1 November 2023] of #mhTV​​​​​​​​. This week Nicky Lambert and Vanessa Gilmartin spoke with guests Jane Fisher and Prof. Emma Wadey about Breaking the silence - Nurse suicide. [Please note the guests biographies have been abridged to fit in the Soundcloud word count. You can read their full versions here: https://youtu.be/MggvApOrYrA] JF: Jane Fisher is a mental health nurse lecturer and service user. Jane has worked across a variety of clinical settings with over fifteen years front line NHS nursing experience. After developing her own mental illness, Jane's passion for mental health nursing and desire to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness became a lifelong mission. Jane entered the field of mental health nurse academia to bridge the gap between personal experiences and professional expertise. Her unique perspective has enriched her teaching and clinical practice in profound ways. As a mental health nurse lecturer, Jane has a deep-seated passion for nurturing the next generation of mental health nurses. Her teaching style is not limited to textbooks and theory; it encompasses the lived experiences that have shaped her understanding of mental health. Jane is an internationally published mental health academic and has also authored a children's book exploring maternal mental health. Jane is a living testament to the transformative power of embracing one's past and channelling it into a passion for education, advocacy, and writing. Her academic biography reflects her unwavering commitment to the field of mental health nursing and her dedication to breaking down barriers and stigma surroundi