- Today his mother Kelly is sharing his tragic story to highlight what she believes is a critical shortfall of mental health help in New Zealand. Sean Kessels wanted to live and get better but was overwhelmed by his severe mental health issues. “I was trying to get help - the crisis team, everything.”The next day Sean was at his father’s house in Auckland. “I found out recently that before he died, Sean had been trying to ring and get help too.”Sean Kessels was 26 when he died. Photo / SuppliedKelly rushed to the house where Sean died, arriving as police carried out their grim duties.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 01, 2024 09:17 UTC