Welsh BBC Morning Live star says ‘it’s never easy’ as she opens up about emotional mental health journey
A BBC Morning Live presenter has candidly and movingly opened up about their mental health, in an emotional segment for the show. Justine Jones, who appears on Morning Live which is co-hosted by fellow Welsh star Gethin Jones, has spoken publicly about her experience with panic attacks.
Posting to her Instagram story before the segment aired on Morning Live on Friday, November 15, Justine said "It's never easy" and that she hopes to bring comfort to others who have panic attacks. She said: "Tomorrow on @bbcmorninglive is a film that I made with the brilliant ML team which is very personal to me.
"I hope it brings awareness and comfort and understanding to anyone going through the same as I have. It's never easy showing vulnerability especially on tv but it's been good to look back to see how far I have come. If I can help another person in the process then it's all been worth it." For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
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Speaking on Morning Live, Justine revealed she first started having panic attacks when she was at university, which forced her to drop out of her course and move back home with her parents in Wales. She shared her own coping mechanisms for panic attacks, spoke with professionals and met others who have have similar experiences during her film.
Earlier this year Gethin admitted he was "jealous" of Justine when she took on the epic zip wire across the roof of the iconic Principality Stadium. Justine was sent to enjoy an exclusive look and try out the new activities and Gethin, who is often pictured at the Principality Stadium attending Welsh rugby games, said he was "jealous".
He said: "I am a bit jealous this morning, I am not going to lie to you, because this morning Justine Jones is at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, she is not there for the rugby though, she is there for something completely different..." You can read more, here.
