January 20th 2025.
Imogen Moorsom was a bright and gifted musician who sadly passed away at the young age of 20. She was known for her incredible talent as a French horn player and even qualified for the finals of BBC's Young Musician of the Year in 2022. She was also a part of the National Youth Orchestra, showcasing her passion and dedication to her craft.
Aside from her musical talents, Imogen had aspirations of becoming a doctor. She applied to four medical schools, but unfortunately, she was rejected from all of them. It was a devastating blow for her, as she had worked hard and held herself to very high standards. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Tessa Jones, shared that she struggled to accept this failure and it greatly affected her mental health.
Imogen's mental health took a downward spiral after a family holiday in August. Her mother, Rosemary Moorsom, found her lifeless body in her bedroom on the morning of August 12. She had passed away by suicide, leaving her loved ones and the world in shock and sorrow. It was a tragic end to a life filled with so much potential.
During the inquest, it was revealed that Imogen had also dropped out of university in London due to her poor mental health. After returning home, she volunteered at the Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and continued to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor by applying to medical schools. However, the rejections took a toll on her and she sought treatment at The Priory Hospital in Southampton.
After receiving specialized care, Imogen went on a family holiday to northern England. Upon their return, she had further meetings with her psychiatrists. According to her mother's statement read by Dorset's assistant coroner Richard Middleton, Imogen was a talented musician and chorister. She had a bright future ahead of her, but sadly, her mental health struggles became too much to bear.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please seek help. You can call Samaritans at 116 123 for support any time of the day or night. You can also contact PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 for confidential suicide prevention advice and support. Let's work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health and support those who need it.
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