James Arthur opens up about his mental health struggles in a new documentary heading to BBC Three.
The incredibly personal documentary, James Arthur: Out of Our Minds (working title), will take place in the Northeast where Arthur grew up and has returned to after many years living in London.
Middlesbrough born singer Arthur will be open up about his mental health problems and issues he has had with antidepressants as he prepares to go out on tour.
A government review discovered that 7.3 million, around 17% of the adult population are taking anti-depressants.
Arthur will investigate male mental health, speaking to others like him who have found it hard to stop taking antidepressants, but have instead found other ways to help themselves and learn to thrive.
James Arthur commented: “It's been such a special thing to make, this doc. Obviously the subject matter is extremely heavy, so it's been really difficult to hear from blokes who have had the courage to offer up their stories for the film knowing how important it is to be a part of something like this.
“It's a topic that undoubtedly needs more discussion; male mental health, and our reliance as a nation on anti-depressants & anti-anxiety medication. I've been there myself, so it's so humbling to be a part of something that is going to shed some light on it.”