In the upcoming episodes of 'EastEnders' it will be revealed that character Stacey Branning has bipolar disorder.
Stacey's mother Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) also has the condition. 'EastEnders' writers and the BBC have worked closely with various charities in the UK in researching the storyline.
Actress Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey, said: "I think it's great that 'EastEnders' is continuing to raise awareness of this difficult issue. With the research that 'EastEnders' has done with these charities, I hope that I can do justice to this challenging storyline."
Diederick Santer, Executive Producer of 'EastEnders', said: "What we're seeing this week with Stacey is in some ways an extension of how she's always been – a character of highs and lows, of great passions and dark moods.
"This week, we see that the contrasts have become bigger, and we start to realise that her mood is more complex than upset about her brother's disappearance and grief at her friend's death.
"It's the beginning of us getting to really know and understand who Stacey is and what makes her behave the way she does."
