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'More than a mental health concern': Nationwide increase in suicides prompts new questions

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Sat, 2018-06-09 08:49 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

CLICK HERE - CDC - Suicide rising across the US

wjla.com - by Leandra Bernstein - June 8, 2018

The deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain put a spotlight on suicide in a week when new official statistics showing the rate of suicides in the United States is increasing were released.

Behind the deaths of two cultural figures is the fact that more than 120 Americans commits suicide every day, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . . . 

. . . Across the entire country, the suicide rate increased by 25 percent from 1999 through 2016.

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Sat, 2018-06-09 09:17 — Kathy Gilbeaux

There are no easy answers for helping someone struggling with depression, especially if you’ve already tried and tried. Here are some tips from experts.

nytimes.com - by Heather Murphy - June 7, 2018

Reports of Kate Spade’s suicide and struggle with depression have transformed her from symbol of polished prep to a blunt reminder that suffering affects all types. Three days later we woke to the news that another beloved figure, Anthony Bourdain, had taken his life.

These two tragedies have inspired hundreds to tweet some version of the same message: Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of.

But deep in the comment threads, some have also been debating a more uncomfortable question: What do you do when a friend is depressed for such a long time that you’ve started to feel that that nothing you can do will make a difference, and your empathy reserves are tapped out?

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