Murray River kayak journey starts talk about depression

Brooke Littlewood

WHEN Marc Nieuwenhuys’ seven-year battle with depression hit rock bottom earlier this year, he started desperately searching for something to “help him break free”. Today, the Canberra resident is kayaking 2400km solo along the Murray River and hopes “talking about his lonely journey” with mental health will inspire others to share their own. Mr Nieuwenhuys […]

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