Jazz Thornton

Jazz Thornton (born 29 March 1995) is a New Zealand mental health activist, author, speaker, TikToker and filmmaker. Thornton co-founded a suicide prevention organisation, Voices of Hope, with eating disorder activist Genevieve Mora. Thornton has written three books: an autobiography ''Stop Surviving, Start Fighting,'' ''My Journey Starts Here'', a guided journal for improving well-being, and ''Letters to you,'' a book of letters to provide support, information, encouragement and tips on practical help for anyone suffering low moments. The 2020 New Zealand documentary ''The Girl on the Bridge'' deals with her struggles with mental health. In the documentary, Thornton meditated on losing her friend Jess to suicide.

Thornton was declared 2021 Young New Zealander of the Year. Provided by Wikipedia