Dr. Laura Spells

After working as a GP for 5 years, and having three children during her training, Dr Laura Spells realised she had developed an interest in child and adolescent mental health. She therefore chose to step away from General Practice and instead now works as a Specialty Doctor in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health).

Laura already had concerns as a parent about the challenges she faced with her own children and smartphone use in the future, however these concerns have been amplified by seeing children every day who are struggling in today's modern world with their own mental health. She has become a passionate leader in the Smartphone Free Childhood Campaign and is eager to help families navigate this complex world.