Dawn-Maria France | Journalist, Broadcaster & Mental Health Commentator

Dawn-Maria France is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and mental health commentator with a background in news, community care and youth work. She writes and speaks on mental health, social issues, carers’ rights and wellbeing, bringing both professional training and lived perspective to her work.

Enquiries

* Media Comment, Expert Opinion & Interviews

Dawn-Maria is available for broadcast, print and digital commentary on mental health, wellbeing, carers’ rights, menopause, social issues and the cost of living. She brings a combination of newsroom experience and subject-matter training, and is well suited to live television, radio discussions and panel formats.

* Causes & Organisations

Dawn-Maria supports mental health charities, including those focused on children’s and men’s mental health, as well as organisations linked to literacy, menopause support and carers’ advocacy. She has also supported breast cancer awareness initiatives and women in business networks.

* Public Speaking & Panels

Dawn-Maria is available for panel discussions, keynote speaking, award presentations and public appearances focused on mental health, wellbeing, social issues and women’s health. She has participated in events including the Women of the World Festival and is interested in further opportunities across festivals, conferences and public forums.

About

Dawn-Maria France is an award-winning, NCTJ-qualified journalist, broadcaster and commentator specialising in mental health, social affairs and wellbeing. With a background spanning newsroom journalism, youth work, community care and psychology-informed practice, she brings a grounded and informed perspective to contemporary social issues.

Her media experience includes appearances and contributions across BBC News, Sky News, TalkTV and ITV News, alongside written work for national and international publications including the Daily Mail, Daily Star, Huffington Post, Metro and the London Standard, as well as business-to-business and global news titles.

Dawn-Maria’s work focuses on mental health, social commentary, carers’ support, the cost of living and broader questions of wellbeing. She is particularly interested in how these issues affect communities at a local level, including perspectives rooted in Yorkshire, and how they intersect with wider national debates.

Alongside her journalism, she is a children’s author and animation scriptwriter. Her work includes The Adventure of Jenny and Philip: We All Need Friends (2018), as well as animated content such as Magic and Sparkle! With Donna, which has attracted significant online engagement. Her scripts often draw on her background in mental health and wellbeing, delivering positive and accessible messages for younger audiences.

Her wider professional experience includes training in animation, drama and film scriptwriting, as well as recognised work in menopause awareness and workplace wellbeing, having served as a menopause judge and advocate. She has also held ambassador roles supporting women in business and the former Haven Breast Cancer Charity, where she contributed to awareness of male breast cancer.

Dawn-Maria has received a number of recognitions for her work, including the English Women’s Award for Service to the Media and Journalism, and nominations for Yorkshire Media Personality and Leeds Woman of the Year.

Her work is driven by a clear focus on raising awareness, improving understanding and contributing to more informed public conversations around mental health, wellbeing and social policy.

Further Information

Other writing: Medium

Showreel: Vimeo

YouTube (Podcast/Appearances):