'Harry Potter' Star Devon Murray Tweets About Depression for World Mental Health Day

Devon Murray opened up about his battle with depression for World Mental Health Day.

The Harry Potter Star spoke about the importance of speaking out and getting the help you need in a series of tweets, Mashable reports.

Murray, who played Seamus Finnigan, said his decade long battle with depression got easier to carry when he finally spoke up about it this year.

I've been battling depression in silence for ten years & only recently spoke about it and has made a huge difference #worldmentalhealthday

— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016

I had suicidal thoughts this year and that was the kick up the arse that I needed! Open up, talk to people #worldmentalhealthday

— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016

If you suspect a friend or family member is suffering in silence #ReachOut to them. Let them know you care #worldmentalhealthday

— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 10, 2016

The star has been flooded with support from wishing him well, to thanking him for speaking up, to telling him his opening up about his own struggle finally gave them the courage to open up about theirs.

I'm so happy that from me opening up it helped so many of you find the strength to.We are all loved and cared about by those around us #talk

— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) October 11, 2016

World Mental Health Day takes place every October 10th.