Yahoo News Hollyoaks viewers respond to 'important' self-harm episode
Warning: The following article contains discussion of self-harm that some readers may find distressing.
Hollyoaks aired a devastating self-harm storyline that divided viewers tonight (October 17).
The special episode saw Yasmine Maalik succumb to peer pressure as she self-harmed with her friends Lily Drinkwell and Peri Lomax.
Viewers may have already noticed that Yasmine seemed far less comfortable with the situation than Lily and Peri did, which will be explored further over the coming weeks.
People maybe be in a similar position to you and you might not even know it. Always speak up. #DontFilterFeelings #Hollyoaks pic.twitter.com/Rq2T0rI2Wp
- E4 (@E4Tweets) October 17, 2017
The episode aired as part of the soap's hashtag campaign #Dontfilterfeelings, which encourages fans to share their experiences with mental health.
Written by Roanne Bardsley and directed by Tracey Rooney, the episode received praise from many viewers for the way it tackled the issue of self-harm:
It’s brilliant that @Hollyoaks are covering these topics, no one should ever feel that they aren’t worth anything ❤️ #DontFilterFeelings
- Jade (@jade_williams_) October 17, 2017
