Mental health

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Jun 2012, 01:00 BST

I APPLAUD MP Kevan Jones for being so open about his depression (your report, 15 June).

People need to understand that it is an illness, and if more high-profile figures discuss it publicly, it will help those suffering to seek help without fear of being stigmatised.

MELANIE o’Rourke

Edinburgh