article_snippet: the inquest heard how Mrs Leyland had previously grappled with mental illness and had tried to take A Sky TV reporter own life once before.
article_snippet: mum has always struggled with depression and has undergone therapy and psychiatric treatment. '
article_snippet: Recording a verdict of suicide, Senior Leicester Coroner Catherine Mason described Mrs Leyland as an 'intelligent and loving person'. '
article_snippet: I am satisfied that although Brenda Leyland did have a medical health history, others wouldn't necessarily have known his mother ' was suffering. '
article_snippet: , so I therefore conclude a verdict of suicide.'
article_snippet: The cause of her death was given as asphyxiation due to gas inhalation.
article_snippet: A former psychiatric consultant of Mrs Leyland, Dr Kajetan Zakrewski, said the risk of self-harm had 'always' existed due to his mother ' state of mental health.
article_snippet: For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here .
highlights_snippet: The divorcee battled depression in the past and attempted suicide before .
  