A MOTHER-of-two who had campaigned to raise awareness of mental health problems and anorexia killed herself, an inquest heard.

Hannah Chamberlain, 31, who had suffered from anorexia throughout her adult life, weighed only 38 kilogrammes when she took her own life in July last year.

Two years ago Hannah, of Glan Bedw, Betws-yn-Rhos, near Colwyn Bay, spoke openly about the eating disorder with the aim of giving hope to others with the same problem.

Her condition was exacerbated by the fact that she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and she said she had spent more time over the previous years in psychiatric units than at home with husband Ben and their two children.

“Anorexia has had a profound impact on all aspects of my life,” she said .

In November, 2019, Hannah, who believed she was making a steady recovery, completed a sponsored skydive, raising over £1,000 for the eating disorder charity Beat.

At an inquest in Ruthin David Lewis, assistant coroner for North Wales East and Central, said there was substantial evidence that she was engaging with the mental health services and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s eating disorder service, though it did fluctuate.

“There is a very clear picture of a young lady seeking assistance for the difficulties associated with her mental health problems,” he said.

However, she also had a history of self-harming over many years.

Her husband, who followed the inquest proceedings remotely, found her in their bathroom on July 25. Paramedics arrived but were unable to revive her.

Consultant pathologist Dr Mark Atkinson gave the cause of death as hanging. Prescription drugs found in her system were at a therapeutic level only, and there was no alcohol.

Mr Lewis said that following her death the Health Board carried out a review to determine whether the restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic had played a part in the tragedy and the conclusion was that they had not.

Recording a conclusion of suicide, he told Mr Chamberlain: “You must have been through a great deal of pain.”

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