Nico Mirallegro

Living with mental illness at any age must be hard, but add that living in Hollyoaks and living in the local pub and you’re really going to need professional help!

Today we’re chatting to Nico Mirallegro who plays Emo kid Newt (real name Barry). The troubled Hollyoaker has been through a tough time over the last few months, being fostered by Jack and Frankie at The Dog, finding a body in the woods with Lauren Valentine and having old friend Eli back in his life.

Rethink is the leading charity for mental health in the UK. You can find out more about Newt's illness, how the organisation helped producers and get help and support from the charity.

For more information visit http://www.rethink.org/