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Using martial arts to beat post-natal depression

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Shantelle Thompson is a two time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion who comes from the Aboriginal group the Barkindji. Her path to becoming an elite athlete started when she was struggling with debilitating mental illness. Outlook's Joel Carnegie went to meet her at a gym in Melbourne. Image: Shantelle Thompson Credit: David Sickerdick

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