Before people used to openly talk about depression it was taboo and had a stigma of mental instability. Back in my days growing up, those who admitted depression were shamed, and teased which led to embarrassment and fear.

If you had a headache, you’d take paracetamol. 

Victoria Deborah is a Birmingham-born social media influencer. When she was 21, social media pressures became too much for her and she found herself consumed by depression and negative thoughts.