EASTENDERS star Shona McGarty has opened up about the importance of mental health during the coronavirus lockdown. The actress - who plays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap - has encouraged fans to 'keep spirits up' during the isolation period. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates She told Metro: "It’s a very sad, uncertain, and frightening time for everyone at the moment. "I have been keeping in contact with friends from work.
We all speak regularly. I’m obviously keeping in contact with my family and friends via FaceTime etc. "It’s so important to keep spirits up and communicate with each other.
I live on my own with my 2 doggies Coco and Cece." Shona opened up about her own battle with anxiety - and why she believes.
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