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April Simpkins, mental health advocate and mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst

Mental health advocate April Simpkins, mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst — who later died by suicide, recounts Cheslie’s battle with high-functioning persistent depression and what she wants other parents to know.

If you or someone that you love is struggling with high functioning depression, or has suicidal thoughts, please visit NAMI.org for support and resources.

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