MEET THE SENIOR TEAM

Dr Arabinda Kundu is a consultant in Sexual Health and Clinical Director for the Midlands Partnership Trust. After qualifying as a therapist alongside his main medical roles. He has taken a keen interest in mental health. With his strong list of contacts and endless support. We hope that he can ensure the strong movement of the campaign.

Dr Ahmed Waqas is a Psychiatrist with a special interest in Research and Education. He qualified from Lahore, Pakistan, and has authored and supervised hundreds of papers in mental health. Dr Waqas is currently completing a doctoral qualification in Psychiatry and aims to inspire and improve medicine worldwide.

Natalie is an NHS psychiatrist with an interest in child and adolescent mental health. She trained as a doctor at the University of Birmingham and qualified in 2015. She is passionate about advocating for mental health and recognises that good mental health relies on us to focus not only on how we think, feel and behave as an individual but on how we interact with others and how we function as a society. Early psychoeducation and intervention in schools and youth centres are vital for developing good mental wellbeing. She also set up her Instagram account @thementalhealthdoctor as a way of exploring and expressing some of these issues, both raising awareness and understanding of mental illness but also the way our society and culture impact our mental health and what we can do about it

Ally is about to qualify as a doctor from Bristol. She is passionate about young people's mental health and aims to pursue a career in psychiatry. After struggling with her own mental health she believes in creating an environment and community where people can open up. She has been accepted onto the NHS clinical entrepreneurship programme and founded the BBC award-winning community interest company - Nutritank where she promotes lifestyle medicine. She has worked closely with the likes of Jamie Oliver. She would love to sprinkle her fairy dust.

Dr Maya Shah is a junior doctor at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. She has a keen interest in mental health with an aim to enter a career in general practice. Maya is responsible for reviewing our content as well as aiding in safeguarding processes.

Gabrielle Titley-Wilson (Gaby) is a junior doctor currently working at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital. She has a keen interest in pursuing a career in psychiatric medicine and is passionate about helping to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. She recently created a policy for Merseycare, outlining guidance for assessing mental health and well-being amongst refugees and those seeking asylum. In addition to her medical degree, Gaby achieved a distinction in a Master of Laws, with special interest in mental health and policy.

As an aspiring doctor, Aleena Siby has always had an altruistic side. She aims to enhance the quality of lives around her and aims to echo with the modus vivendi of our charity and our purpose.

Zoe has graduated from Queen's University Belfast with first class honours in Psychology, she has a keen interest in clinical and educational psychology and is studying a masters in Developmental Psychopathology MSc at Durham. Her experience and expertise in psychology will be priceless in aiding our charitable objectives.

Aishwarya is a student doctor with an interest in psychiatry and generalist medicine. She is really keen to speak to new volunteers and individuals, helping them fulfil their roles within the charity.

Rachael is a keen mental health advocate who wants to change the way mental health is perceived in society. She has been a dedicated member of the Be Free Campaign for a while and has dedicated her time to changing the way children learn about mental health.

Yuliia is currently a physics student at the University of Manchester. Having been born into a family of doctors, she has developed an interest in psychiatry. As a passion project for college studies, she wrote a research essay on the topic of borderline personality disorder. Yuliia is passionate about educating herself and spreading awareness about mental health through outreach to a wider audience.

Finn is a final year Psychology student from the University of Liverpool. He has a strong interest and connection to supporting a stigma-free future of mental health for all. He hopes to aid in the dismantling of prejudice and stereotypical views of mental health by assisting the well-needed overhaul of societal mental health preconceptions. Through his role as a Wellbeing Content Lead, he hopes to create resources that help and promote the importance of healthy wellbeing whilst contributing to normalising mental health.

Louisa Clarke is a 2nd year student studying psychology at the University of Liverpool. She has a positive outlook and is committed to changing the stigmatisation that surrounds mental health. In her role, she aims to contact creators who have the platform to reach out to many and educate others about the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

Destiny is currently a psychology student at the University of Liverpool. During her time on this course, she has developed a huge passion for clinical psychology and mental health. Being part of a team that is working towards making a positive difference in society is something that really matters to her in fulfilling a whole university experience. Through her time at Be Free she hopes to help promote healthy wellbeing and provide resources and support which is especially needed during the tough times we are all facing at the moment.

Originally from South Wales Jaime is currently a psychology student at the University of Liverpool. During recent studies she has been given a refreshing perspective on the stigma surrounding mental health today. From this she wrote a thorough research essay on depression and classification models of mental distress. Additionally she is passionate about working with a younger demographic in this field as a part of her future goal to become a teacher. Thus she aims to continue to educate herself whilst also reaching out to educate others.

With a background in Psychology - Laura is really interested in educating the public on positive mental health and wellbeing. Laura is proud to be able to work with us to help educate and spread mental health awareness and to work with universities and other organisations on improving student wellbeing.

Faye is in the final year of her degree at Liverpool Hope University with aspirations of a career in Event Management/coordination. Earlier this year, Faye managed her own event project where she created an evening promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing, she then came across the Be Free campaign and felt it was something she would love to contribute to! Faye has always been keen to raise awareness of mental health and this is a subject she feels extremely passionate about. Faye can’t wait to be able to combine her skills in event management with her aims to help break down the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health.

Minnah is a first year medical student at the University of Liverpool. As she has witnessed the stigma of mental illness and the negative impact it has when living abroad, she is hoping to help break down barriers and labels associated with mental health, as she believes that every individual's physical and mental wellbeing is valid. The topic is very close to her heart and she hopes that her experiences would help raise awareness and spark conversations about the issue.

Kelly is a medical student at the University of Liverpool. She wants to reduce the stigma from mental health, as it is a topic that she feels strongly about. Her aim is to incorporate her creativity into making content, that will educate the public about mental health topics. Through this content, she wishes to encourage people to reach out for support.

Teegan Owens is a Masters student at Liverpool Hope University. She has a real passion drama and creative arts, and uses these on a daily basis to promote positive wellbeing. She aims to inspire people to be their best possible self, by supporting them and bringing happiness into their lives. Throughout her time with us she aims to reduce the stigma of mental health and make a difference whether it be big or small through the power of creative therapy and talking.

Annie is a third-year Communications and Media student at the University of Liverpool. Mental health has affected many people close to her which drives her passion to tackle the stigma that surrounds the topic. As one of the PR leads, she hopes to work with the press and community to build awareness and help the charity grow.

Krissy's position as a Public Relations Lead for Be Free specialises in promoting the good work done through the charity's outreach and its commitment to supporting those who need it. Mental health awareness is a key aspect of the charity's PR mission and, unfortunately, this is inextricably wound up in the misrepresentations and misunderstanding of mental health. As a PR lead, Krissy's making it her mission to help develop the presence of the charity so it can continue its work to help break down harmful mental health stigma and make a difference.

Zaynab Motala is a bubbly and enthusiastic individual who aims to inspire and motivate the people around her. With her role as the editorial lead, she will be promoting the conversation on mental health and creating content for people to read. She is altruistic to those around her and ensures that they are well supported. Throughout her time with us, she aims to encourage her colleagues and make the world less stigmatised.

Georgia is a passionate mental health advocate with an interest in creative writing and media. She is passionate about improving mental health within society and works to educate the public on mental health and wellbeing.

Samantha Turner finds this topic very close to her and would like to bring her experiences to the world of helping other people. With her drive and diligence, she hopes to have a positive impact on people's lives. Social media started off this campaign, and now the social media team is stronger than ever. They aim to revive, inspire and share the message that we would like to uphold.