Miriam Donaghy

Dr. Miriam Donaghy is the Founder and CEO of MumsAid, a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting maternal mental health. With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, she has specialized in perinatal mental health since 1998. Under her leadership, MumsAid has grown from a small startup established in 2012 to an award-winning organization that assists over 250 mothers and their families each year.12

MumsAid focuses on early identification and support for perinatal mental health issues, providing tailored counseling services that are family-friendly and solution-oriented. The organization is recognized for its effective interventions and has received national accolades for its work in improving the well-being of mothers and their babies.2 Dr. Donaghy emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches in counseling, which has been instrumental in the charity's success.2

In addition to her role at MumsAid, Dr. Donaghy is actively involved in training frontline professionals about perinatal mood disorders, aiming to reduce stigma and barriers that prevent women from seeking help.2 Her commitment to enhancing maternal mental health has made her a prominent figure in the field, contributing significantly to public health initiatives.12