People are so uncomfortable about talking about mental illnesses, many don’t believe they are real. People think a mental illness is all “in a person’s head.” But people tend to cringe and change the subject when the subject of suicide comes up. They act like it’s a “forbidden” word, a “forbidden” subject to talk about. There is a lot of stigma involved when it comes to mental illnesses, but it seems like the majority of the stigma leans more towards the subject of suicide. People think talking about it is wrong when they don’t realize that talking about it, stopping the stigma that’s involved with it, can prevent it. People need to realize that this “touchy” subject is a serious matter and informing people, talking about it, letting people know it’s okay to talk about it, could save someone’s life. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone and talk to them, weather it be a crisis center, a family member, a friend, etc. Don’t hold it all inside. If someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to them and talk to them. Don’t be afraid to talk about this subject with them, and don’t be afraid to inform others about ways to prevent it. 💚 

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