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Lanarkshire mum with postnatal depression writes book to educate kids on mental health

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A Lanarkshire mum who suffered severe postnatal depression is now educating children on how to cope when their parent struggles from a mental health condition.

Celeste Majcher decided to write a kids' book, titled Tommy's Mummy is Sad , to help explain why their mum or dad is sad and how it is not their fault or responsibility to make them feel better.

It was after the 34-year-old from Bothwell experienced this issue herself and found it difficult to communicate what was happening to her own young children.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Mum-of-five Celeste has six-year-old triplets (two girls and a boy) and two other boys aged eight and four.Shortly after the birth of her eldest, Celeste was first diagnosed with postnatal depression.

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