Award for book written by Larbert mum who was born with congenital heart disease - Falkirk Herald

Morton, L. (Visitor)

Psychology

Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation

Description

A Larbert woman, who was the world’s youngest pacemaker baby, has won an award for her book about her own experiences living with a lifelong heart condition.

Period	28 Dec 2023
Degree of Recognition	National

Keywords

health activism
health advocacy
congenital heart disease
lived experience
national standards
Policy and practice
policy change
citizenship

Documents & Links

https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/award-for-book-written-by-larbert-mum-who-was-born-with-congenital-heart-disease-4459786

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Research Outputs
Healing Hearts and Minds: A Holistic Approach to Coping Well with Congenital Heart Disease
Research output: Book/Report › Book

Award for book written by Larbert mum who was born with congenital heart disease - Falkirk Herald

Description

Keywords

Documents & Links

Related content

Activities

Mind the gap: Working together to transform CHD and RHC care - Global Arch Virtual Summit. Invited to contribute to session on Advancing Patient Wellbeing: Fostering Collaboration for Their Mental Health

Reflections Sessions: Promoting psychologically informed healthcare invited by Elena Amin, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UCSF to share work with cardiology team at University of California San Francisco, USA

Mitigating Medical Trauma: Supporting people with long-term health conditions using polyvagal informed, family-focused healthcare practices - invited talk for Polyvagal Theory and the Modern Family: Finding Safety and Connection June 14-16, 2024

Research Outputs

Healing Hearts and Minds: A Holistic Approach to Coping Well with Congenital Heart Disease

Impacts

Improving Healthcare and psychological support for people with congenital heart conditions in Scotland.