A supervised visit with her 1-year-old son triggered a destructive rampage by a young Taranaki mother.
The visit did not go as hoped, the child was not engaging, and the mother was devastated, prompting her to end the visit early and threaten to take her own life.
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The incident highlights the importance of addressing mental health and providing support for new mothers
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