Victorian mother Ange Shearman, whose son took his own life during lockdown last year, says continued lockdowns are pushing teenagers тАЬto the brinkтАЭ.
Her son Louie tragically took his own life in April last year, during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
тАЬBeing locked down increases teenagersтАЩ levels of anxiety тАУ the doubt, the not knowing,тАЭ Ms Shearman told Sky News host Peta Credlin.
тАЬI can tell you now itтАЩs taking its toll, we lost six boys in the Geelong region last year during lockdown.
тАЬThey need to be around each other, they need the routine, they need to be in school, they need the certainty.тАЭ
If you or anyone you know needs help:
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348
Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
Headspace on 1800 650 890
ReachOut at au.reachout.com
Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774
