Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter have said that they are no longer afraid to ask for help if they are struggling with their mental health.
The McFly bandmates candidly opened up about their mental well-being and admitted they need to "get better" at checking in on their mates.
Tom, 35, and Dougie, 33, were due to join band members Harry Judd and Danny Jones, both 35, on tour for the first time in five years just before the coronavirus pandemic halted their plans last year.
Dougie had previously spoken about how his addiction to Valium led to him "losing two years" of his life following the band's original decision to take an indefinite break.
Vocalist Tom also revealed last year that he had struggled with his mental health throughout his career.
And now the duo have spoke to OK Magazine about how being able to connect with their bandmates over video calls was a lifeline during what has been a tough year.
Tom admitted that while the quartet had been friends for a long time and have had many ups and downs, mental health is something that has become "very relevant in everyone's lives over the last year"
He said that the band are in a much better place these days and talking about mental health is "something we're no longer afraid to address".
But, while he confessed that they still need to get better at checking in on each other, Dougie added: "Zoom is a million times better than texting.
"It helped hearing that not everyone was doing great. It made you feel less alone."
Tom continued to say that picking up the phone to speak to someone when you're struggling is the hardest thing to do, but once you have things do become easier.
The pair are working together in a partnership with Samaritans and Three on a campaign called #BetterPhoneFriend.
The campaign is trying to get people across the nation to reach out to each other and to listen to loved ones more.
Tom also revealed how fatherhood had changed his outlook on life and his music, while Dougie discussed his lockdown projects at his home.
*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
