November 17th 2025.
Cleo McQueen is going through a tough time in Hollyoaks as she struggles to cope with the challenges of motherhood. Her son Joseph was born premature and had to stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, leaving Cleo feeling overwhelmed and guilty. Sienna Blake, her devoted girlfriend, moves in with the McQueen family to support her, but Cleo's mental state continues to deteriorate.
Sienna becomes increasingly concerned for Cleo's well-being when she snaps at her and starts talking to herself. She tries to get Cleo to open up, but when that doesn't work, she turns to the rest of the McQueen family for help. They all come together to support Cleo, with Sienna leading the charge to get her the help she needs.
With some help from Dodger Savage, Sienna manages to get Cleo to the Dee Valley hospital psychiatric unit. It's a difficult decision, but everyone knows it's what's best for Cleo. Meanwhile, in the village, Mercedes McQueen's behavior raises suspicion. Goldie, her sister, is convinced that Mercedes has gone back to dealing drugs and she confides in Gemma, who relays Goldie's concerns to Warren Fox.
Gemma also tries to build bridges with Mercedes and gets to know some of the other residents, including Misbah Maalik and Diane Hutchinson. Sully, meanwhile, defies his boss Donny, which worries Dodger. Donny, still in love with Misbah, speaks to her and regrets the mistakes he made in their relationship. Sienna breaks down and seeks comfort from her sister Liberty, as they wait for Cleo to be diagnosed with postpartum psychosis.
As Cleo receives the necessary treatment, her loved ones try to take her mind off things by taking Sienna out for a day. John Paul even manages to get Goldie and Warren to put aside their differences and join in. It's a tough time for everyone involved, but they all come together to support Cleo and each other. In order to accurately portray Cleo's storyline, Hollyoaks has worked with Action on Postpartum Psychosis, a peer support forum with over 3,800 members who have firsthand experience with the condition.
Actress Nadine Mulkerrin, who plays Cleo, shared her thoughts on the storyline and the importance of seeking help for postpartum mental health issues. She also mentioned that the show consulted with APP while filming to ensure accuracy and understanding. For more information on postpartum psychosis, viewers can visit APP's website. Hollyoaks can be streamed on the Channel 4 platform or watched on TV, and viewers are encouraged to join the conversation by leaving a comment or contacting the show directly.
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