Hollyoaks suicide storyline βsaved my lifeβ
Hollyoaks fan John from Cheshire opens up to Ashley Taylor Dawson, the actor who plays Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks, about how a suicide storyline in the soap saved their life.
Hollyoaks fan John from Cheshire has opened up to Ashley Taylor Dawson, the actor who plays Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks, on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live about how a suicide storyline in the soap saved their life.
Speaking on 5 Live Drive, 32-year-old John thanked Ashley and said: βIf that storyline hadnβt happened I would not be here. Iβd be dead. Thatβs the reality of it. You have saved my life.β
John was struggling with suicidal thoughts in lockdown last year. After watching the friends and familyβs reaction of character Kyle ending his life in the soap, it βhit homeβ and encouraged John to open up about their feelings and seek mental health support.
If you, or someone you know needs help, you can find details about how to access support by searching for βΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Action Lineβ or go to www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
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