Boxer Ricky Hatton says people suffering from depression should not "dwell on it - go and share it and speak to someone".

Boxer Ricky Hatton says people suffering from depression should not "dwell on it - go and share it and speak to someone".

The former two-weight world champion said he went through a period when he found seeing a psychiatrist every month beneficial to his mental health.

"I've still got him on speed dial," said Hatton. "If I do have a bad day I know I can pick the phone up, go and have an hour with him and the world is beautiful again."

"I'd like to think I’m not what you'd call soft. If I can admit I'm not scared to go about talking to someone, then we should all do that," he added.

If you're feeling in despair or suicidal, it could make all the difference to talk to someone about how you are feeling. You could talk to your GP/family doctor, or to someone who is trained to help? Medical professionals and counsellors are there to help you deal with the problems that you are experiencing.

Please try to speak to your GP, or talk to someone at the Samaritans, you can call or email the Samaritans at any time.

The Samaritans' contact details are:

The Samaritans

Telephone: 08457 90 90 90

Website: http://www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.co.uk

This clip is originally from 5 live Afternoon Edition on Thursday 21st May 2015.