McEvoy plays leading role in depression campaign

ACTRESS Mary McEvoy, who revealed recently she has suffered with depression, is leading a campaign to get volunteers for an Aware fundraiser.

“Will you volunteer two hours during Daisy Days, from September 11 to 13, and help make a difference in the life of someone suffering with depression,” Ms McEvoy urges listeners on her radio appeal.

Last year, 451 people committed suicide, according to official statistics. An estimated 300,000 people in Ireland suffer from depression but many hide their condition and never get help, says Aware, which has been working to create public awareness to the problem since in 1985.