Melanie C on depression: It's so important to reach out

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Melanie C has spoken of the importance of reaching out when you are suffering from mental health issues. The Spice Girl was diagnosed with depression more than two decades ago and has openly admitted she was too "ashamed" to talk about it at first, but speaking up was an essential part of her getting well again, and she would implore anyone else going through their own battles not to suffer in silence.

The 47-year-old singer - who is known as Sporty Spice in the girl group - told 'The Graham Norton Radio Show' on Virgin Radio: “I kept those secret and I think people are quite aware of it around you but they don't know how to approach you.