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Jabe's story: Mental Health & Addiction

June 21, 2021 • Wellness Empowerment Movement • Season 1 • Episode 7

Having first experienced mental health challenges at 14 years of age, Jabe's childhood trauma emerged in full as suicide ideation, auditory hallucinations and psychosis shortly after completing high school. Transforming his challenges into a purpose to help others experiencing mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction as a peer support worker and consumer (patient) representative, he allows himself to be vulnerable with us as he shares his experiences. This is Jabe's story.

Content warning: This episode deals with themes of mental illness and suicide. For support please contact a Helpline or in an emergency contact 000 (Australia) -
Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or visit https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

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