Iris Brannan, Editor and Founder
In what now feels like another lifetime, I once had to learn how to manage postnatal anxiety, daily panic attacks and OCD symptoms - all while navigating new motherhood. It was lonely, overwhelming and I had to figure out how to help myself. I created the Luella and Rose community to help other women experience better.
I've since retrained in mental health nursing, a role that has reinforced my understanding of the huge importance of widely-available mental health education. It also shapes what I want from Luella and Rose, which is for this to be a space that feels safe, empowering and offers you practical support.
I'll leave you with this: you are strong - stronger than you know, possibly - and worthy of all kinds of wonderful things. I hope you don't ever forget it.
Luella and Rose is a collection of resources, personal narratives, commissioned articles and trustworthy information, gathered to facilitate conversations and introspection about women's mental health issues. There's an enormous difference between mental health (which we all have and it fluctuates) and mental illness (which is either diagnosed or diagnosable); we talk about both here.
It's also a community. This is why you'll often see members' details or personal projects linked. We hope you'll use these links to form connections or further explore a certain topic.
DISCLAIMER
Some of the material found on this website is potentially upsetting. You may also read an article that makes you realise that you are struggling more than you thought you were. If you need further support, please speak to your GP or another healthcare professional either within or outside of the NHS. If you are seeking help outside of the NHS, make sure you see someone registered with an appropriate professional body. There is also lots of information available online via MIND or NHS Moodzone. If you feel as though you are in crisis, please speak to your GP. You can call the Samaritans 24/7 on 116 123. In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 (within the UK).
Luella and Rose provides information of a general nature. It is designed for general educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
If you have any concerns about yourself, your child or your partner, you should always consult a doctor or other trained health professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the website. The website sometimes features products. Unless stated otherwise, we are not the manufacturer, supplier or endorser of these products. These products may not be appropriate for you, and should be purchased and used at your own risk. The website content is provided on an "as is" basis. It includes the opinions of individual writers, links to third party websites or articles which we do not moderate or endorse. As such, we make no warranty or claims regarding the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information provided, and recommendations or advice on the website should only be used as a guide and not a replacement for your doctor or other healthcare professional.
