Today at work, I found out one of my friends tried to commit suicide a few years back, which means that I now know three of my friends attempted suicide at least once.
Is this normal for people? I see quite a lot about stuff depression, suicide and other disorders, even a lot from you guys. I used to think it was mostly people overreacting till my friend went through it, and I saw how morbid and sad it all was.
It seems to me a I don't really hear about this kind of stuff from my parents or older friends/relatives, so are these illness's on the rise due to increasing societal pressures on young people? Or is there just more people willing to discuss it?
What do you guys think.
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Like most people have said already, mental illness is being discussed and recognised more in this day and age. It's no longer being swept under the rug, this will contribute to a rise in recognition and people admitting they have a mental issue. This is ok too, if you are willing to admit and discuss, you are more likely to receive help. Working within the world of mental health for the part few years I have defiantly noticed this change, but I only hope it can lead to more positive outcomes rather than the field becoming overwhelmed