Snapshot · The Rest Is Politics: US
BetterHelp's 2026 State of Stigma report found 85% of people believe getting mental health support is wise, but 74% think society still discourages it.
Olivia experienced self-harm from around age 14 and again in her late 20s following postnatal depression, far later than most people assumed.
Olivia avoided eating in front of anyone from the start of secondary school until she entered Love Island, spanning her entire teenage years.
Entering Love Island acted as unintentional exposure therapy, and Olivia's disordered eating resolved completely during the six-week show.
Olivia's labour with son Abel lasted 38 hours, ending with forceps delivery after Abel was born not breathing having swallowed meconium.
Almost one third of 17 to 24 year olds have self-harmed or attempted to, according to Young Minds statistics cited in the episode.
Almost 70% of young people with a probable mental health condition have self-harmed or attempted to, according to data cited in the episode.
Incidents of self-harm in the UK increased from 3.8% in 2000 to 10% today, reflecting a dramatic rise over two decades.
An NHS survey found 83% of people who had self-harmed reported doing so to relieve feelings of anger, tension, anxiety or depression.
Olivia experienced vanishing twin syndrome during her second pregnancy, a condition affecting 15–35% of all twin pregnancies.
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