This week's episode of What Next is a special one. Our host Katie Ridley opens up about her struggle with depression and anxiety and how she opened up to her family and friends about it.

Katie talks honestly about the pressure of social media,  losing friendships and how she has overcome some of her biggest struggles. As a journalist it is hard to switch of, and she explains to producer Paulo about how she manages her illness day in day out. 

*Trigger warning* This episode does discuss some issues that may be triggering to other individuals, including the mention of suicide. 

If you are affected by anything discussed in this podcast you can get help in many different places.

Don't be scared to go to your GP, you wouldn't think twice if you had a broken leg.

MIND - https://www.mind.org.uk 

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org

Young Mind - https://youngminds.org.uk 

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