Kitty Westin shares the story of her daughter, Anna, who killed herself after struggling with anorexia for years.

Anorexia and Suicide: A Mother's Fight for Change

Producer: Barbara Dury
The suicide rate for people suffering from anorexia is higher than almost all other mental illnesses, something Kitty Westin hopes to change after the suicide of her daughter, Anna.
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