Hollyoaks' Stephanie Waring on Cindy bipolar plot: 'It's very serious'

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring has spoken to Digital Spy about the challenges of portraying Cindy Cunningham's next big storyline, which will see the mum-of-two diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Cindy has an emotional journey ahead over the next few months as recent traumas in her life finally take their toll on her mental wellbeing.

Hit play below to see Stephanie reveal details of the storyline in a video chat with Digital Spy on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards 2014:

Hollyoaks bosses have consulted with the mental health charity Mind while devising the storyline to ensure a sensitive and accurate portrayal of the issue.

Waring has been closely involved in the research process and wants to help to raise awareness of the condition.

The British Soap Awards air tonight (May 25) from 8.15pm on ITV.

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