How I Manage Mental Illness

Karen Tyrrell: Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery

I proudly shared my victory over parent-teacher bullying, bipolar disorder and PTSD with a mental health forum, to help those struggling with mental illness.

Kasia O’Shea, a manager at Richmond Fellowship Queensland had requested I reveal my personal story behind Me & […]

From Psychotic Patient to Mental Health Advocate

As an initiative of Mental Health week, I was an invited guest of PA Hospital Brisbane, and had the opportunity to share my personal experiences with the patients and staff of the mental health wing, of how I manage my Bipolar Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I arrived early, my heart pattering as I […]

7 Ways to get Writing Feedback

YEEHAA! I received results from the CYA Conference competition on my two picture books. With hands shaking, I clicked open the emails, praying CYA’s feedback would be constructive, uplifting, … a positive blueprint on AMPING my stories to the HIGHEST publishing standard.

It WAS … and more!

Four months ago, I submitted my two […]

From bullying to a book

NEWSFLASH: Albert & Logan News published a story on my journey from bullied teacher to author of STOP the Bully, empowering children’s book

“KAREN Tyrrell knows all too well the consequences of bullying. Karen Tyrrell has drawn on her own life experiences write the book STOP the Bully.

The Logan teacher was once the victim […]

Reviews STOP the Bully

Launched @ Black Cat Books Brisbane

I’m transmitting positive Book Karma out to the universe. REVIEWS for STOP the Bully, empowering children’s book with positive bully prevention strategies have arrived!!

With arms out-stretched, I’m embracing these Reviews, praying STOP the Bully will help children across the globe.

Stop the Bully is supported by […]

La Literati INTERVIEWS Karen Tyrrell Author & Mental Health Advocate

La Literati radio show US invited me to share my empowering children’s book STOP the Bully with positive anti-bullying strategies. Radio host Tosha Michelle will interview me on WHY I wrote STOP the Bully, and my passion to change the bullying culture in schools. I will reveal HOW parents bullied me every day as a […]

PINCH ME I’m presenting at CYA Conference in July

Out of the blue, I received an email requesting my children’s book details as a CYA Conference presenter!! What? Me a presenter? My heart pattered.

I quickly clicked the CYA conference link. I couldn’t breathe.

Surprisingly, my name Karen Tyrrell was listed as a presenter on the Success Story panel alongside my buddy Caylie Jeffery […]

Remember My Name Author Branding Seminar

Thanks to Author Branding, you WILL remember my name, Karen Tyrrell.

YAY! I’m presenting ‘Remember My Name: Author Branding’ seminar for Queensland Writers Centre.

I’m sharing all my secrets on how to market yourself as an author and get your name out there via social media.

Author Branding will reach your readers, pique interest with […]

STOP the Bully Junior Novel Bookgiveaway on Goodreads

YAY! Only two weeks to go before STOP the Bully is released to the world on May 31st. To celebrate … I’m giving away a FREE signed copy of STOP the Bully to empower KIDS.

BLURB to my empowering Junior Novel…

STOP the Bully EMPOWERS kids with assertive anti-bullying strategies.

Eleven year old Brian is […]

How I Recovered from Bipolar Disorder on You Tube

Healthline magazine USA requested I create an inspiring YouTube video offering hope to over 5.7 Million recently diagnosed with Bipolar … A tremor of fear took over me. Could I really do it?

I perservered, created a video…

“You’ve Got This – Bipolar – Karen Tyrrell” sharing my recovery from severe Bipolar Disorder and how […]