Let's Talk About It

*Trigger Warning*

Suicide remains one of the most stigmatized topics in our society. The best way to combat this is through awareness and education. I think it is important to understand that suicidal impulses have a unique relationship to Depression and Manic-Depression/Bi-Polar Disorder specifically. This condition is less likely to be circumstantial and remains a danger for those living with the illness. I am so passionate about bringing this topic to light having lost two loved ones to suicide and grappling with it myself.

In order to protect my readers I am going to outsource with a link to an article that will provide guided insight by my favorite author on this topic. The reason for this is to alleviate the pressure of reading something that may upset or trigger the individuals who stumble across this thread. So, if you are comfortable discussing this topic, please share your voice below.

Click here for a greater understanding of this ever important topic:

To Know Suicide: Depression Can Be Treated, but It Takes Competence by Kay Redfield Jamison, Clinical Psychologist and Author living with Bi-Polar Disorder

"Because I teach and write about depression and bipolar illness, I am often asked what is the most important factor in treating bipolar disorder. My answer is competence. Empathy is important, but competence is essential."

Also by Kay Redfield Jamison:

An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

Touched with Fire: Manic Depression and the Artistic Temperament

Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide

Nothing Was the Same