Megan Barton Hanson from Love Island talks about depression

Note: The article that follows addresses topics such as suicide that some readers might find upsetting.

Island of love Star Megan Barton Hanson spoke openly about depression, revealing how her mental health had affected her life.

Megan became a star in the ITV2 reality show earlier this year, paired with Wes Nelson in the series, eventually won by Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham.

In a new interview, the reality TV star spoke frankly about her sanity, telling musician Hussain Manawer (via MailOnline): "I've struggled with this from time to time throughout my life.

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"I remember that even this year in January, I was on the couch with my mother asking for permission." "Can I kill myself? "

"And she could not do anything, she told me to call 111. It's the worst thing to look at someone you love to suffer, and you can not help." someone who does not want to be helped, he can not see the light. "

Megan went on: "I think it's worth talking about it.I'm in this helpless situation, when my mother and my girlfriend said, 'What can I do for you?' "And if more people were open about it, there would be more hope."

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The reality TV star also explained how much she had hesitated to continue. Island of love and fears that she can not find a boyfriend, but she eventually found that the show improved her mental health.

"My heart feels full, it's helping others," she continued. "I get so many women's deputy ministers saying that I went through this and asked for help. I have so much pbadion and it makes me feel good.

"Only since Island of love have I been able to fill this [happiness] empty. There, there was no social media, no money, no outside influences. You are right with people. They feel love for you and your character. You are so stripped. You are limited by alcohol, there are no phones, no distractions. It really helped me, I think. "

Island of love broadcast on ITV2.

We encourage all those who identify with the topics covered in this article to make themselves known. Among the organizations that can offer badistance are the Samaritans on 116 123 (www.samaritans.org) and Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk). US readers are encouraged to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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