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Added 2018-06-08 22:10:06 +0000 UTCI know I've posted this before, but given the week it seems a lot of people are having, it seemed appropriate to share again.
Depression is always a serious issue, but two high-profile suicides back-to-back--Kate Spade and then Anthony Bourdain--feels like it's worth addressing head-on once more.
I won't try to preach, as I probably don't know what I'm talking about, but I do know that I've lost at least one friend to suicide, and have had a handful of others confide in me that they've attempted it, and many more have openly stated that they've at least considered it. The biggest issue, often times, is that it's rarely the people who seem like they're suffering. Often times they're bright, cheerful, caring people and don't portray the symptoms that we've established as stereotypical of someone suffering depression.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is: reach out to people of all kinds, cheerful or glum. It doesn't need to be harsh, but even things as simple as "hey, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you!" can go a very long way.
We're all in this thing together. Let's do our best to take care of each other. <3
-Yale
