Genuinely concerned about Harry's mental health.
Peter E
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.... Does anyone think Harry has depression/bipolar.
The poor girl clearly has some serious mental health issues. She really needs help.
Could she be autistic?
The poor girl clearly has some serious mental health issues. She really needs help.
Could she be autistic?
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I cannot understand how she passed BB.s psychology test when she clearly struggles with relationships and people.:(
Where's the link please! What do you think about Harry's state of mind?
she'll be ok.
I think they all feel about cautious around her and like they have to walk on eggshells around her
No, I think it's more deep-rooted than just being miserable.
If she was seen by any of the pseudo psychologists who appear on BOTS it's not surprising.
It will be just a piece of paper and a tick box "do you currently suffer from any mental health issues that could affect you in the house?" Always answered no of course. Yes if you're a decent celeb but their deemed 'ok' with their prescribed medication. Perez etc
BB's screening process clearly doesn't stop people with mental health problems from being included, given that Nikki was included and she has been open about the fact that she nearly died from anorexia and has attempted suicide. As someone who had a serious mental health problem myself I am torn about whether BB should prevent people with mental health problems from taking part. On the one hand it is a toxic environment and the semi-fame that results (and inevitable Twitter attacks etc.) is the perfect way to cause a relapse, but on the other hand many/most people with mental health problems know what they can handle and should be allowed to make an informed choice.
Certainly in the early series of BB I would say that mental health problems shouldn't be a barrier. I personally wouldn't do well in a house with strangers for weeks on end - I'd struggle a lot with the lack of distractions and space to be alone. But that is my assessment of myself, others with the same condition as me would be fine in the (early) BB house. However given the current style of reading nasty comments out to the housemates, and BB informing other housemates of things that have been said behind their back, it is definitely a toxic situation to be in. You could argue that BB has a duty of care, especially if they are aware that a person could be at risk. The way the show is designed is to create emotional reactions, and I think all but the most 'sorted' of people would be affected by it in some way (as we can see by all the arguments).