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EastEnders has announced that it is partnering with mental health charity Mind to tackle Isaac s schizophrenia storyline for Mental Health Awareness Week.
The BBC soap enlisted the help of Mind to accurately depict Isaac s condition on screen by providing guidance to writers, producers and actors. The charity also gave its insight into the life of those living with schizophrenia and how mental health issues are dealt with inside African Caribbean communities.
Isaac (Stevie Basaula) previously shared his diagnosis with his dad Patrick (Rudolph Walker) after first confiding in Lola (Danielle Harold). Kieron McCarron/Jack BarnesBBC
He is still experiencing resistance from his mum Sheree (Suzette Lewellyn) though, who was feeling ashamed of her son s condition and was desperate to keep his schizophrenia a secret from friends and family.
Airs at 7:30pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
Tue, April 27 12:01am
Linda Carter has some surprising news, Keegan Baker does his best to find Bailey Baker and Violet Highway makes herself unpopular with the locals
Linda Carter thinks she knows why she’s not feeling so good in Tuesday’s episode of EastEnders (7.30 pm, see our TV Guide for full listings).
Linda Carter heads to the clinic to speak to her daughter Nancy Carter’s doctor and share her concerns. But things take an unexpected turn when Linda suddenly comes over all faint.
The doctor insists on checking her out and Linda reveals she might know what’s wrong… she thinks she’s pregnant!
Airs at 8:35pm on Friday 23 April 2021
Tue, April 13 12:01am
Karen Taylor could be in big trouble, Isaac Baptiste makes a very risky decision and Nancy Carter is horrified when Ollie has an accident in her care
Karen Taylor is left a terrifying message in Friday’s episode of EastEnders (8.35 pm, see our TV Guide for full listings).
Karen Taylor gets home to find the room trashed!
Karen Taylor is still feeling rattled after a threatening phone call demanding she repay a debt. When she and daughter Bernie Taylor get home they are horrified to find the living room has been turned over.
Airs at 7:35pm on Thursday 22 April 2021
Tue, April 13 12:01am
Patrick Trueman prompts a confession from son Isaac Baptiste, Honey Mitchell makes an alarming discovery and Karen Taylor has money troubles
Patrick Trueman gives Isaac Baptiste food for thought in Thursday’s episode of EastEnders (7.35 pm, see our TV Guide for full listings).
Patrick Trueman is mystified as to why son Isaac Baptiste has been in such a terrible mood since yesterday. When he brings it up with Kim Fox, she guiltily admits that she told him that his brother Paul Trueman was murdered.
A worried Sheree Trueman overhears Kim’s confession and it sends alarm bells over why Isaac went off the deep end. She checks in with her son and asks him if he’s taking his meds for his schizophrenia.