Following the death of her mum, her husband's illness and residual anxiety from her first pregnancy, Bex became increasingly concerned about her mental health during her second pregnancy. With no support system available to her, Bex turned to peer support for help.
I didn't want to go back to that dark place I was previously"
Bex started receiving one-to-one support previous to the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. After lockdown, this support continued, albeit virtually.
In the video below, Bex shares why she needed the support, how lockdown affected her and the difference peer support made...