Jazz Thornton

WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and mental illness. It’s an absolute honour to speak to today’s guest - the 2021 Young New Zealander of the Year, Jazz Thornton. Jazz is a Mental Health activist, a TV and Film director, an author, not to mention a beautiful young woman who puts her heart and soul into everything she does. She is a shining light of hope in New Zealand, and she shares that light and that hope here and around the world with her own personal story. Jazz joins me as Mental Health Awareness Week begins here in Aotearoa. Where to find help and support: Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633 Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737 What's Up - 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787) Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email [email protected] or online chat Samaritans - 0800 726 666 Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757 Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices