Coronation Street and Loose Women star Denise Welch has been announced as official ambassador for mental health charity Mind.

Having battled depression over a 24 year period, including post-natal depression, Welch's work will be focused on awareness raising to combat the stigma of the condition, with her commenting 'No one should have to face a mental health problem alone and I hope, through my role at Mind, I can help people understand that help is here. It all starts with a conversation and I'm definitely not afraid to speak up'.