Nicola Roberts has spoken candidly about her mental health, admitting: “I wouldn’t be where I am right now without therapy.”
The Girls Aloud star, 36, urged anyone struggling to ‘reach out’, adding: ‘It’s about saying ‘this is what’s happening to me, it’s not my fault but my happiness matters and I’m going to put my hand’. stand up and say I need help.
The hitmaker was speaking in a powerful promotional video for the new NHS mental health campaign, in which Nicola joined the likes of Craig David and Max George in urging the nation to take better care of its mental health.
Candid: Nicola Roberts, 36, has been candid about her mental health, admitting: “I wouldn’t be where I am right now without therapy.”
Launched on Monday, the NHS has been inspired by the iconic song Help! of The Beatles. and released a one-minute promotional video showing the likes of Nicola, Craig, Max, Tom Grennan, Laura Mvula and Ella Henderson reading the lyrics to the 1965 hit.
John Lennon wrote the song and considered it one of his most honest and genuine works.
The NHS notes that lyrics that include “Help me if you can, I feel bad” are “ideal” for getting others to think about their mental well-being.
Since the start of the pandemic, 2.3 million people have presented for NHS talk therapy.
Powerful: Nicola joined the likes of Craig David and Max George in a powerful promotional video for the new NHS mental health campaign
However, new figures released today reveal that more than 50% of people were concerned about their mental health in the past year, with around half also experiencing stress, anxiety, moodiness or depression.
Most did not seek professional help.
The NHS is now encouraging those experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health problems to come forward.
NHS mental health talk therapies are a confidential service run by fully trained experts and can be accessed by self-referral or through a GP.
New campaign: Launched on Monday, the NHS has been inspired by the iconic song Help! of The Beatles. and released a one-minute promotional video
Speaking up: The NHS now encourages people experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health issues to come forward.
Speaking of her experiences, Nicola said in full: ‘I am someone who has benefited tremendously from talk therapy.
“I think there’s such a taboo that people almost feel like they’ve failed or weren’t strong enough to resolve a situation on their own.
“But if you feel like you can’t see the wood in the trees or the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s imperative to communicate because you can’t always do it alone.
“It’s about saying this is what’s happening to me, it’s not my fault, but my happiness matters and I’m going to raise my hand and say I need help. I wouldn’t be where I am now without therapy.’
Opening: Speaking of her experiences, Nicola said in full, “I am someone who has benefited tremendously from talk therapy.”
Meanwhile, hitmaker Craig shared, “I’ve had times in my life where I struggled with my mental health, but what was so important to me was opening up and starting to talk about how I felt.”
“Now I know that the real courage and strength is not in trying to do it alone, but in being able to share our feelings in a safe space with people who can help.”
Speaking about her own mental health struggles, singer Laura added: “Through my own personal experience of when I had therapy on the NHS, it did a lot for my emotional well-being just knowing someone was actually looking after me on a regular basis.” base.
New figures: New figures released today reveal that more than 50% of people were concerned about their mental health last year
“It helped me see that things are temporary, and however bad and permanent your situation may feel, it’s very important to communicate and share with someone you can trust.”
He concluded: “It’s okay to ask for help, everyone needs it.”
NHS mental health director Claire Murdoch said: “The pandemic has affected the nation’s mental health, and we know that January can be a particularly difficult month for many.
‘Over a million people already use NHS talk therapy every year, but we know we can help millions more simply by telling them it’s there for them and that’s exactly what this campaign is about.
‘If you are experiencing anxiety, stress or feel depressed, it is important to know that you are not alone and that it is okay to get help. No one should suffer in silence.
Therapy: NHS mental health talk therapies are a confidential service run by fully trained experts and can be accessed by self-referral or through a GP.
“NHS staff have gone to great lengths during the pandemic to keep mental health services open, and it’s fantastic to see some of the biggest names in music backing our campaign and encouraging people to get the support they need. ”.
On the effect of the pandemic on people’s mental health, Dr Adrian James, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said: “The pandemic has affected many of our lives and has led to many more people needing support to your mental health.”
“Anyone from any background can experience anxiety and depression and it is important that people with these symptoms seek help.
“This campaign is vitally important and will help more people get the mental health support they need from our fantastic NHS services.”
Pandemic: NHS mental health director Claire Murdoch said: “The pandemic has affected the mental health of the nation and we know that January can be a particularly difficult month for many.”
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