Having struggled with my mental health in the past, in the form of bulimia, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I want to speak out about mental health and raise some awareness around the subject. I want people to realise that they are not alone feeling this way and that things can and will get better. I wanted to share my story, in order to help make it easier for others who are struggling to reach out and ask for help: if even one person does so as a result of this, then it will have all been worthwhile. Removing the stigma surrounding mental health in Ireland has always been a big priority for me as I never want anyone to go down the same path that I did as a young teenager. That will only happen when people are not afraid of a negative reaction when speaking about their mental health.

100 Voices was published in the Hot Press Mental Health Special in conjunction with Lyons Tea and Pieta House as part of the Now We're Talking Campaign. For more please visit hotpress.com/now-were-talking/