EastEnders partners with mental health charity for new storyline

• BBC soap EastEnders has introduced a new storyline featuring character Ravi Gulati, portrayed by Aaron Thiara, contemplating suicide.
• The narrative was developed in collaboration with the charity Samaritans to ensure a sensitive and accurate portrayal of mental health struggles.
• The storyline aims to help tackle the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage viewers experiencing similar issues to seek support.
• Executive producer Ben Wadey and Samaritans' Lorna Fraser emphasised the careful research and sensitivity applied to Ravi's story.
• EastEnders has previously been praised by mental health charities for its handling of sensitive storylines, including Phil Mitchell's attempt to take his own life.

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EastEnders aiming to ‘tackle stigma’ around mental health with new storyline