Devon Murray is going public with his ongoing battle with depression.
In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the actor who played Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter movies took to Twitter to encourage people to help raise awareness about mental health issues.
That takes a lot of courage!
As you may recall back in April, the 27-year-old was forced by the High Court to pay his former agent 260,000 euros (£210,000) in unpaid commission.
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Taking to social media on Monday, the actor opened up about “battling depression” for the past 10 years and having “suicidal thoughts” early in 2016:
I’ve been battling depression in silence for ten years & only recently spoke about it and has made a huge difference #worldmentalhealthday
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016
I had suicidal thoughts this year and that was the kick up the arse that I needed! Open up, talk to people #worldmentalhealthday
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016
If you suspect a friend or family member is suffering in silence #ReachOut to them. Let them know you care #worldmentalhealthday
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016
After receiving a ton of support from the online community, Devon mentioned he feels “so much better” despite the fact that “winter time is always the worst”:
@couldubekendall I feel so much better! But winter time is always the worst. I will be a lot better this year I’m sure after opening up
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016
I’m so happy you did ├░┼╕ΓÇÿ┬ì wish I had of sooner but feeling so much better since I have ├░┼╕ΓÇÖ┼ô https://t.co/twIAX3qAvw
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016
Wow!! After my tweets regarding my own #mentalhealth the amount of people saying I was the first person they told about their own is amazing
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 11, 2016
I’m so happy that from me opening up it helped so many of you find the strength to.We are all loved and cared about by those around us #talk
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 11, 2016
I’m also so thankful for all the kind messages of support yesterday. So much love for you all ├░┼╕ΓÇÖ┼ô
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 11, 2016
Amazing.
Sending love and positive vibes Devon’s way during his journey to mental wellness.
[Image via Twitter.]
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