Klaudia Bennett prepares to talk about her mental health issues at an event marking World Suicide Prevention Day, watched by her mother, Lisa Lindsay. Now the Dunedin 16-year-old knows many others have depression or anxiety, and she wants to let those people know they are not alone. "I am sick of everyone being ashamed of it and keeping it under the covers," Klaudia — who will tell her story at an event being staged by the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust on Monday to mark World Suicide Prevention Day — said. One Monday, after once again missing school, Klaudia was put into the care of the Emergency Psychiatric Service, and then transferred to Wakari Hospital. After a five-day stay, Klaudia was discharged, now knowing that she was dealing with anxiety and depression — but her challenges were far from over.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 07, 2018 16:30 UTC