Love Island contestant Samira Mighty was one of the originals on the hit show Love Island U.K. When she found out she was going into the villa, she knew her life would change but when she came out, it wasn't all glitz and glam.  On this episode, Samira opens up about coming from a mixed heritage, the challenges she faced dealing with societies black beauty standards and the impact this has had on her overall mental health. Plus, we went on to discuss her time on X-Factor Celebrity back in 2019 and her journey transitioning from being known as a social media influencer to a music artist.

For anyone suffering with mental health, below are further links and numbers that you can call.

NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

MIND - www.mind.org.uk

SAMIRITANS - www.samaritans.org

SANELINE -  0300 304 7000

CALM - 0800 58 58 58

DISCLAIMER: There are many services available, please do your research to ensure you get the right help that is best for you.

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