Daniel Bedingfield

There are a couple of people close to me who have experienced serious problems with their mental health.

I had a friend who used to self-harm. I remember clearly pulling up her sleeves and seeing those awful marks. It ’s such a hard thing to deal with and sometimes I found I was blaming myself for her self-harm. The one thing I knew is that I couldn't just stand by and watch her hurt herself. So I pushed her to go and see a counsellor – even if it was going to be to the detriment of our friendship.

Support can make such a difference to a friend experiencing problems. One of my closest friends has just gone through a bout of severe depression. We just made sure that all his friends were there for him.

To be honest, I am ready to sacrifice my own success for good mental health. I was very close to burning out when I was 19.In this business even the strongest person can break down.

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