Beverley Callard: This is the happiest I've been in a long time

She’s one of the nation's beloved soap stars, but behind the scenes Beverley Callard has faced an enduring battle against depression. Beverley, who plays Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, ‘crashed’ with severe clinical depression in 2009 while on set, and at her lowest point even considered taking her own life.

Eight years later and Beverley is now firmly on the road to recovery after overcoming her demons to lead a ‘happy and healthy’ life. Now, she’d like to encourage others to get help if they’re suffering from mental illness.