Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan discussed mental health in a new Instagram post today (May 23).
Known to soap lovers as the character Rosie Webster, Helen has been on maternity leave since 2018, but she admits to struggling "at times" in her life.
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The mum-of-two wrote: "It's mental health awareness week [heart emoji] Just wanted to send love to anyone that is struggling at the moment. I have struggled at times in my life and so many of my loved ones have.
"Mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and so many people struggle you are not on your own. TALK to someone. There is so many people that really care. Mental health is not a weakness and it really does make me so angry when some people are insensitive towards mental health [sic]."
She then encouraged readers to "do what's right for you" – whether that's some exercise, medication or even yoga.
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"Be KIND and if you can't be kind be quiet. Be careful how you use social media if you not in a good place [sic]," warned Helen further on.
"Only follow accounts that make you feel good and happy. My favourite accounts are women that inspire me. That are honest and talk openly and all about women empowerment.
"Please talk to someone if you are struggling and be open [heart emoji]."
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