An emotional Russell Northe has revealed personal tragedy, booze, gambling and debt have triggered and exacerbated mental health issues that have forced him to re-sign from parliament.
The Nationals Member for Morewell told Neil Mitchell he will step away from politics to seek long-needed professional help for depression.
Mr Northe broke down as he detailed the extent of his woes, saying he had contemplated suicide.
It got to the point where I simply couldnt get out of bed in the morning, he said.
He added I tried to fix things myself and realise now that, before trailing off.
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Mr Northe said he turned to alcohol and gambling after a series of personal issues, including the de…
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