By the time she was 17 Kelly had been hospitalised for anorexia and her agoraphobia – an anxiety disorder associated with fear of public places – became worse.
Diagnosed with depression, she began to self-harm and attempted suicide three times. She then turned to alcohol and developed an addiction.
But Kelly’s life took a turn for the better when she completed an intensive 12-week program at Triple Care Farm. With professional treatment from a psychologist, Kelly began to address each of her problems.
Since completing the program in May 2010 Kelly has learnt to manage her multiple mental health issues and has conquered her reliance on alcohol.
She is taking regular medication to control her conditions and receives ongoing counselling from a mental-health service in her home town.
Spring Appeal
Mission Australia launched the Spring Appeal in August to help raise funds for services that assist young people like Kelly who are battling mental health issues and substance abuse.
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* Name and image have been changed to protect client's privacy
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