'Nobody could see how sad I was'

Warning: This episode discusses depression, suicide and drug abuse

Nathan went into year 12 thinking it was going to be one of the best years of his life. But the pandemic stole all the normal rites of passage and he was left struggling with depression. Depression is a serious mental illness. It can feel like you're in a black hole and like there's no hope or joy. For Kaara, it was a case of masking her depression with recreational drugs and reckless behaviour. Meanwhile Ava found the usual advice for dealing with depression frustrating and unhelpful.

This episode explores how the three of them found their way through. And their most important message? You are not alone. 

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