TLF ID M018028
Leaving the only home you've ever known can be tough. For Janet Brown, it led to a serious case of depression. Although she was able to work through this, for a time Janet felt that she had lost everything, including herself. In her Heywire story Janet constructs a powerful image of her condition.
To talk with someone about anxiety or depression visit www.headspace.org.au or www.beyondblue.org.au, or call the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800. Could you write or record a similar story about yourself and/or your community? The ABC's Heywire competition calls for stories from 16-22-year-olds in regional Australia. Enter to get your story featured on the ABC and score an all-expenses-paid trip to the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra. More: http://www.abc.net.au/heywire/community/about.htm