ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 Lucy Fallon opens up about five weeks spent inside psychiatric ward at peak of mental health struggle Lucy has opened up about her mental health struggles Lucy Fallon Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon has revealed that she previously spent five weeks in a psychiatric ward. The Bethany Platt star recently revealed that her mental health hit rock bottom during the pandemic, leading to the admission. She reflected on her experience while speaking on the Secure the Insecure podcast. Lucy has really struggled (Credit: ITV) Lucy Fallon reflects on mental health experience that led to hospital admission Sharing how her insecurities played a big part of her low mental health in 2020, Lucy spoke about the time when the pandemic hit and lockdown kicked in. She’d also just left Coronation Street and had been struggling to find acting opportunities at the time too, all leading up to a stay at a psychiatric unit. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Lucy bravely shared: “I was just at the absolute rock bottom that I’ve ever, ever felt. And I really, really, really struggled. “I had a really bad batch of mental health towards the end of 2020 and I ended up being in The Priory for about five weeks because my mental health was so bad. I couldn’t see a way out of feeling how I was feeling.” The actress then continued: “‘It almost felt like other people, other factors, were telling me, “Right, you need some serious help now. It’s gone a bit too far.” I really didn’t want to do it. I didn’t want to go and I even remember getting there. I really, really did not want to go in.”Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. She stayed at The Priory – a private South-London based psychiatric hospital – for five weeks before moving back in with her parents while she got used to the new medication she’d been given. Lucy has been honest about her experience (Credit: ITV) Lucy Fallon’s exciting future revealed as she prepares to wed partner Ryan Ledson Now, after returning to the cobbles as Bethany once more, Lucy has revealed that she feels ‘content’ with her life despite still having her bad days. The actress is looking forward to her wedding to partner Ryan Ledson after getting engaged in November last year. At the time of her 30th birthday, the actress shared a series of photos onto her Instagram page, sporting a sparkling diamond ring on her finger. She captioned the exciting post: “Ending the birthday weekend with my best friend as a fiancé!!!! I can’t wait to marry you Ryan Ledson.” Her Coronation Street co-stars rushed to share their joy over the announcement with Vicky Myers commenting: “Congratulations to you both! What wonderful news.” Charlotte Jordan also said: “Hats at the READY.” Abi Webster star Sally Carman added: “Amazing news! Hurrah! So happy for you both” Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 Previous Story Next Story
