Symptoms of a Drug Prescription
Mental Health
Stigma and Suicide
By Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ Ocotber 3, 2024
*Although we wrote this post together, we have chosen to present the following through Mom’s eyes.
Since the day my daughter tried to kill herself, there has been an invisible stigma surrounding her.
I say invisible because it isn’t openly acknowledged. But it is there.
I’ve seen it in friendships lost and lack of support within the family and the medical community.
Most people tend to avoid the subject of suicide. When it is brought to their attention, they act sympathetic and compassionate. But the reality is they rather not speak about it, don’t understand it, and do not accept it as a true disease.
Unfortunately, in my experience, the majority of people believe mental health illnesses aren’t real. That a person can control their depression, anxiety or negative throughts easily. And if they can’t control it themselves, it is controllable by a simple pill.
Stigma surrounding suicide
The preconceived notions that I mentioned above, helps lead to the stigma surrounding those affected by suicide.
And, of course, simple ignorance plays a role as well.
We live in a society that preaches to keep uplifting people around and those who need support, far away.
We are filled by misinformed beliefs surrounding mental health and treatment.
We are surrounded by comments about those beliefs. Hurtful comments such as more inpatient facilities are needed to keep “those people” off the streets.
Instead of informed conversations to establish actual treatments for people suffering from mental health pain.
Pain that is real, both mentally and physically.
The fact is suicide kills. It isn’t any different than any other disease or illness that can kill such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
Suicide is not a mark of disgrace.
Also, let’s recognize, it does not define a person.
Help stop the stigma surrounding suicide, it’s that simple!
- Learn the facts about suicide and mental health
- Recognize that someone may need your support, and without it can make things worse
- Realize that everyone is different
- Acknowledge that mental health doesn’t define a person
- Know that suicide can affect anyone at any time
- Awareness can lead to prevention
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”
-Albert Einstein –
Related Posts
Facing Stigma
Mental Health and Health Care Stigma
Mental Health Matters
Learn more ♥ Live healthier
Weekly Posts Every Thursday
October 10, 2024
DON'T FORGET TO VISIT OUR NEW TIP PAGES EVERY TUESDAY
Next Page: October 8, 2024
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
Medical Disclaimer:
We share informational resources that are intended to help you with your self-care plan. We are not professionals. We write based on personal experience and personal research.
Nothing on this Website is intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided on the Website is intended to encourage, not replace, direct patient-health professional relationships. Always consult with your doctor before altering your medications. Adding nutritional supplements may alter the effect of medication. Any medication changes should be done only after proper evaluation and under medical supervision.
General Disclaimer: This site contains links to other internet sites. We are not endorsing any products or services in these sites nor are we endorsing or did we approve information within these sites. Each site contains its own “Privacy Policy”,