Yahoo News Emmerdale airs dangerous situation for Cathy Hope
Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Emmerdale saw Cathy Hope taken to hospital following a health scare.
The troubled teenager's behaviour has been spiralling out of control in recent weeks, and upcoming scenes will see her diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Tonight's (March 17) episode saw Cathy and her friends get ready for a Tequila Rocks concert, but the teenagers were surprised by Cathy's plans to skip school, becoming concerned for her wellbeing after her erratic behaviour.
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After Cathy climbed on to the top of a bridge to dance, she quickly lost her balance, coming close to falling off – luckily, dad Bob, Liam and Manpreet found the group and saved her.
"You know how dangerous that was, you could've fallen," a shocked Bob said.
"You were as nice as pie when you left, and now are bunking off school and acting like a lunatic."
"I just wanted to be happy," Cathy replied. "I want to feel good about myself again."
Doctor Manpreet notices that Cathy's behaviour could be something more serious, and advises Bob to take his daughter to be be checked out at hospital.
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A nurse later explains to Bob, Wendy and Brenda that Cathy has been referred to the adolescent mental health services.
But Cathy is upset at the suggestion, becoming convinced that her family had turned against her.
"I keep freaking out and being horrible to everyone and I don't know why I'm doing it," she said.
"I could've died and I didn't even care."
Will Cathy's family be able to get her the help she needs?
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
Read more Emmerdale spoilers on our dedicated homepage
We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.
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