Maternal Mental Health, Trauma, and Family Separation: The Health Impact of Child Removal and Family Separation

What are the health impacts of child removal and family separation? In Part 2 of this series, Angela Frazer-Wicks MBE discusses the often overlooked psychological and emotional consequences of child removal and family separation. She shares insights into grief, stigma, shame, and the long-term impact these experiences can have on maternal wellbeing. This episode explores gaps in support services and highlights the crucial role healthcare professionals can play in helping mothers navigate loss and recovery. Timestamps: 00:00–00:44: Intro 00:45–06:42: Unresolved grief 06:43–09:54: Overcoming shame 09:55–11:19: Mental support 11:20–13:56: HCP advocacy 13:57–17:07: Building trust 17:08–17:26: Outro