Photo: Linda RobertsonWarning: This article is about mental health and may be distressing for some readers. The mother of a young man who took his own life is petitioning the Government for financial aid for bereaved families who face tens of thousands of dollars in legal bills over bureaucratic processes. Dunedin woman Corinda Taylor has more than 1200 signatures on the petition she hopes to present to Justice Minister Andrew Little as the Government prepares to release its Wellbeing Budget next week and the response to its mental health review. "At a time when they are grieving and at their most vulnerable, families face complex and demanding funding application processes. To read the petition go to: change.org/p/hon-andrew-little-access-to-justice-for-suicide-bereaved-families-and-whānauWhere to get helpIf you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2019 01:53 UTC