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Reclaiming the Memories of My Sister
In the years following my sister’s death, I would learn to navigate the complex intersection of grief, depression and memory. -
The Power of Emotion Education
Research has shown that burying emotions can lead to symptoms of mental illness. Learning how to safely process traumatic emotions is an important piece of reducing the growing trend of depression and suicide. -
How My Depression Made Me A Better State Representative
"To my pleasant surprise, telling my story was an amazing benefit for my career. It became an issue that my constituents knew I could speak about with the credibility of someone with lived experience." -
Realizing the Impact of Mental Illness on My Family
"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with mental illness, my own stigma against the label was deeply ingrained." -
Why I Don’t Say My Son ‘Committed’ Suicide
Often, the terminology we use to describe suicide is offensive to those who have lost loved ones. Here is one mother's account of why we shouldn't use the phrase "commited suicide." -
Addressing Male Suicide
Men account for the majority of suicides. It's important that we recognize risk factors and start conversations in order to end the rise of male suicide. -
The Ripple Effect of Suicide
An entire community can be changed by a suicide. This is why it's essential that support is available for everyone impacted in the wake of a suicide loss, and that we continue to work towards prevention. -
Why Suicide Reporting Guidelines Matter
The fact is: how we talk about, write about and report on suicide matters. For someone already considering suicide, it’s possible to change their thoughts into action by exposing them to detailed suicide-related content, including graphic depictions or explanations of the death or revealing the method used.