Mental health is a serious topic that has become a more talked about, many people are starting to realize that they have symptoms of certain illnesses. This week a good friend of mine took his own life after struggling with depression.
At first, it was a shock, nobody thought he was the "type." The thing is with depression there is no "type" someone can look extremely happy but be filled with sadness and resentment. It's hard to tell if someone is depressed or suicidal.
They might not show any symptoms then, one day, they're are gone. It's important to treat everyone with kindness and with equality. The national suicide hotline which is free and available 24/7 can be reached at 1-800-273-8255, if there is ever a time that you are thinking that you are not worth it, or that you deserve to die, I urge you to call this number.
You are loved by so many people, you don't deserve to take your own life. Many people might not realize their lives are important, but you are.
Getting active in different activities can help with depression. Finding people who have similar interests as you help as well. There are different support groups for those who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and many more. If you are a college student there are other options that are within the university.
For example, I go to Florida Gulf Coast University and we have a program called CAPS which is a group of people who are there when you need someone to talk to. CAPS also can prescribe medicine that is needed for some mental disorders. If you are feeling like you are struggling with how you feel please seek help, there are so many different ways to do it. Many organizations are available for anyone to use.