Jazz Thornton is a hero to many, especially young people who have struggled with their mental health. She’s a mental health activist, author, director, speaker, and co-founder of the mental health movement, Voices of Hope. She was recently nominated as a finalist in the Young New Zealander of the Year awards 2021.

Her global success at 26 is even more tremendous when you find out about her backstory. She’s survived abuse, bullying, and multiple suicide attempts. Now it’s her mission to help others.

In Episode 9 of Open Minded, Jazz shares her candid and powerful story with JK, what she thinks needs to be done to combat the mental health crisis, including specifically what can be done in schools and workplaces.

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast touches on themes of suicide, bullying, child sexual abuse, self-harm and mental distress - listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact Beyond Blue in Australia on 1800 512 348 and for New Zealand, you can free call or text 1737 to talk. These support lines are free, and available 24/7.

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