I admitted myself to a psych unit as a new mum

Dr. Catherine Kizana’s crossroad moment came when she decided to admit herself to a psychiatric hospital for treatment of postnatal anxiety. 

Catherine had always wanted to be a mother, but her road to becoming pregnant was not easy. In the weeks that followed the birth of her daughter, Mia, Catherine’s elation turned to a realisation that she was not coping. Concerned about being left alone with Mia and what would happen if she couldn’t manage, she sought the help of mental health professionals. When she didn’t receive the help she needed, she made the choice to become a psychiatric inpatient. It was something she never thought she would have to do, and when it happened, it felt surreal. It helped her to realise things about her past that would secure a better future for herself and her baby.

Catherine is the founder of ABC parenting, an organisation that empowers parents through education and coaching. 

+++

I’m at a Crossroad was made on Bidjigal and Gadigal land. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

+++

Executive producers and scriptwriters: Tristan Black and Angela Tjeuw

Producer: Keegan Brown

Editor: Jonathan Pearson

Sound designer: Jonathan Pearson 

Supervising sound designer: Harry Hughes

Voiceover: Angela Tjeuw

---

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.