I have just read about two distressing episodes from Online news sites (1) that another high profile Australian entertainment personality has apparently committed suicide and (2) a mentally depressed individual in LA has killed members of his family and then turned the gun on himself. It is extremely tragic and it is no accident that this week here in Tasmania happens to be Mental Health Week.
I am know only too well the effects of depression as somebody close to me succumbed to ending her own life. Suicide is perceived as an escape from the inner torment and pain they are going through and from my experience, it is extremely difficult trying to reason with an individual whose thought processes are seriously impaired. They cannot see or understand the tragic consequences of their selfish actions on those closest to them. I have many friends who are still tormented and upset from a suicide of a close friend or family member.
As I see it, a seriously depressed person is often incapable of perceiving reality and is internally focused on their inner feelings of rejection and low self-esteem. Intervention is vital where an individual is obviously displaying severe depression, which can lead to extremely irrational behaviour and even death. This intervention will take time as the effects of this depression are deep seated.. Throughout the period of Intervention and beyond, they are going to need ongoing support and loving encouragement.
For further information on helping thosetrying to cope with depression, please go to www.beyondblue.org.au
(1) http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/entertainment/5059962/idol-contestant-dies-balcony-fall/
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