Telling the 56-year-old, who is an ambassador for Mind Charity, to ‘Seek help,’ Hopkins then faced a backlash from Welch, who has frequently spoken out about her struggle with mental illness.
‘@MindCharity have a word with @RealDeniseWelch would you. it’s all gone a bit Anthony Hopkins - Silence of the Lambs years’ Katie hit out with.
Denise was quick to respond, admitting she has ‘lived with mental illness since I gave birth 26 yrs ago. I have & will continue to speak out against bigots like @KTHopkins.’
Never one to go down without a fight, Katie then tweeted: ‘’Oi Denise Squelch, a present for you bird. Your brains gone wonky’ accompanied by a photo of some stabilisers.
‘So because I speak out against @KTHopkin she makes fun of my association with @MindCharity. Bully. Bigot.B****’ Welch added,
Denise became a Mind charity ambassador in 2013, after admitting that she has suffered from depression since the birth of her son, Matthew, in 1989, and knows she will have to regulate herself for the rest of her life.
If you suffer with mental health issues and want to seek help, make an appointment with your GP or head to Mind Charity’s site here.