Kym Marsh has praised Beverley Callard for speaking out after going through a "tough time".
Kym Marsh
The 'Coronation Street' actress admits it is "so important" for people like her cobbles co-star - who recently admitted she had to take two weeks off while battling "horrific demons" - to talk openly if they are suffering from mental health issues.
Writing in her OK! magazine column, Kym (Michelle Connor) said: "I've seen her at work and she seems well, but I know she's gone through a tough time.
"Mental health is a serious issue - many people suffer in silence - so I think it's so important when people like Bev speak out. It makes people feel they're not alone."
Kym's comments come after Bev - who plays Liz McDonald in the ITV soap - praised the NHS and 'Corrie' after she spent two weeks off battling "the black dog".
She tweeted: "First day back at work yesterday, been battling the horrific demons and black dog for two weeks. I am fortunate enough to have a great NHS Dr EARLY INTERVENTION IS NECESSARY!
Should be available for EVERYONE this is vital. I can't talk about this when I'm in the black hole xxx (sic)"
In February, Bev assured her fans depression can be managed with "the right professional help".
She wrote: "Somebody once said to me "you've had clinical depression, you may be flaky and unreliable!" I wasn't before, I'm not now! Depression CAN be managed with the right professional help! We must fight for everyone to be able to have that!
@MindCharity xxx (sic)"
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