Deceased
Stephanie Jean Winberg
Demographics
18y, female
Date of death
2009-10-16
Finding date
2014-11-28
Cause of death
Compression of the neck in circumstances of hanging
AI-generated summary
Stephanie Winberg, an 18-year-old female with a complex medical history including eating disorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder following a friend's death, died by hanging on 16 October 2009. She was receiving appropriate psychotherapy and psychiatric care with regular monitoring for suicidal ideation. The coroner noted the Geelong region experienced a youth suicide cluster in 2009. Her parents and treating clinicians provided comprehensive support. The coroner emphasised the serious and destructive nature of bullying, which Stephanie's family identified as a key stressor alongside her complex mental health conditions. The finding highlights need for improved suicide prevention frameworks, media response protocols, and post-vention strategies in schools and health services.
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