We need to talk about suicide
SA cannot afford to ignore mental health or to shame those who struggle
09 December 2024 - 05:00
With the advent of TikTok, the term “un-aliving” has been used as an alternative to “suicide”, so users can avoid platform censorship. But no matter what we call it, we are facing a global mental health crisis.
Despite this, suicide is still a topic that people shy away from. Families who have experienced the passing of a loved one by suicide can feel an element of shame when speaking about the death; some might even attempt to hide the exact cause of death; some may even feel it unnecessary to hold a funeral for the departed...
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