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Description: WARNING: This story deals with suicide and self-harm. Please see below for help and crisis information. Kelly is haunted by the call. The call that marked...

Sean Kessels sudden death: Money wasnt a problem if we could get mental health help – but we couldnt [Video]

WARNING: This story deals with suicide and self-harm. Please see below for help and crisis information.

Sean Paul Kessels died suddenly in November. The 26-year-old had depression, bipolar disorder and other severe mental health issues.
Leading up to his death Sean was ‘pleading’ for specialist help – a secure bed in a facility where he would be safe as he sorted out his medication and mood. Money was no object; his family could afford private treatment. However, they say there was simply nothing available for Sean.
Today his mother Kelly is sharing his tragic story to highlight what she believes is a critical shortfall of mental health help in New Zealand.

Kelly is haunted by the call.

The call that marked the end of her child’s life – and the end of her own life in so many ways.

It was November 6, 2023, around 8pm.

“He passed away on the Monday night. On Saturday he had lunch with me, …