Finally, We're Talking About Mental Health Like Adults

To his fans, Robin Williams was a jester, a chameleon and a poet. A beloved performer, Williams dedicated his life to laughter. So it was not surprising that upon learning of his death at age 63, the public was overwhelmed with emotion. The shock of losing this man to suicide served as a cruel reminder that everyone, regardless of his station in life, is vulnerable to oppressive forces like mental illness and addiction

As the public registered the finality of his absence, social media became an outlet not only for heartfelt remembrances, but also messages of hope and compassion. This widespread empathy, matched by private conversations around the dinner table and water cooler, is a new phenomenon that demonstrates just how much the stigma of suicide has diminished in recent years Read more...

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