Hollyoaks Saved my Life with John Junior

Jack Walton - A Slice of Life

For the fourth episode in Season 4 we have a real treat in store! Jack is joined by personal friend John Junior, a mental health campaigner from Cheshire doing incredible things to help others suffering with poor mental health. John suffers personally from Borderline Personality Disorder, depression and OCD. During the episode John speaks about the work they've done with their friend and companion Charlie, a duck who travels around Manchester and the UK to help raise awareness of mental health. In the last 2 years John has had features in LadBible, taken part in campaigns for Samaritans, and has even launched a campaign to bring DBT therapy to all, which you can view and sign below. However, the key part of the chat today focuses on the TV soap Hollyoaks, and how watching an episode of the show saved John's life. Trust me, this is an episode not to be missed.

Please note, this episode contains discussion around the area of suicide, which may not be suitable for some listeners, so please take care whilst listening.

Follow John via Instagram @johnjuniorofficial

Check out John's website - John Junior - Mental Health Activist (johnandcharlie.co.uk)

Sign John's DBT petition - Petition · Make DBT therapy available for everyone on the NHS in the UK · Change.org