Be Brave, Australian Senator Urges Struggling Politicians Ahead of World Mental Health Day

Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Sept. 9, 2019. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Senator Jacqui Lambie has called on fellow politicians to be brave and open up about mental health issues.

Speaking ahead of World Mental Health Day, the Tasmanian crossbencher recalled her own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.