Mental Health Stigmas On Social Media Continue Despite Americans Taking Their Lives, News In Progress

Yesterday I was taken back by the news of the officer in Louisiana who took his own life. I run a Black mental health podcast and I’m producing a new episode but I’m stuck. It’s called ‘Clear and Present Danger’ because I am trying to describe the emergent situations facing Black Americans in 2021. Why are there stigmas when everyone is going through it? I went to look at the definition of stigma.

Stigma- a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

So if we’re putting disgrace behind medical issues then how are we supposed to heal?

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— Against Suicide (@AgainstSuicide) February 5, 2021

Suicide rates are up right now.
There is no singular look to depression. As someone who has dealt with suicide and am a survivor, I want to remind you that you do not know the trauma people are living through. That includes people you follow and interact with
— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) February 5, 2021

1/ My first estimate for USA Suicide Rates in 2020 is available. This scan represents my best effort to capture every reported number.

Though the final rate for 2020 will likely creep up due to lag, it is unlikely to go past 2019 levels.

*THE SUICIDE RATE HAS NOT INCREASED* pic.twitter.com/y9C2Tb2M2B
— Tyler Black, MD (@tylerblack32) February 5, 2021

20/ The sources, content, and notes are available here.https://t.co/5dLoRSjhVo
— Tyler Black, MD (@tylerblack32) February 5, 2021

Tyler Black comprised a report on the changing USA Suicide rates, read it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Qe7JygejkHS0EvWkoBrURbFUyjBk5aYrb-U0gzl3rE/edit#gid=1487714745

Woman & her son attempt to commit suicide by self-immolation while staging a protest in front of Bhadrak SP office over land dispute case. #Odisha
— OTV (@otvnews) February 5, 2021

Suicide is the LEADING cause of death of people aged 20-34 in the UK. And of all men under 50.

It has been for over a decade. But the media doesn't hype it. They only hype corona, despite the facts.

And the current corona measures increase depression and suicide so… https://t.co/FeJaaQ0pLk
— ZUBY: (@ZubyMusic) February 5, 2021

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If you, or someone you love, is struggling during this time please take our Step Up Module today to help you cope 💛 https://t.co/jZLtOcbWX3 pic.twitter.com/Kc289ygxu5
— Zero Suicide Alliance (@Zer0Suicide) February 5, 2021