My Polar Opposite » suicide

Suicide is NOT entertainment

mypolaropposite — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:43:48 +0000

UPDATED: November 14, 2010:

Just realized that I didn’t include the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in this post. If you’re thinking about doing harm to or killing yourself, please call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with one of their counselors. You are not alone.

Good #MHSM (Mental Health Social Media) – like all good social media [...]

Supermen have a hard time too

mypolaropposite — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:04:39 +0000

Apparently Black women aren’t the only people having a difficult time living up to images and expectations. Check out this story from the San Francisco Sentinel and London Observer on the disconnect between the public perception of gay men and the high rates of suicide and depression in the gay community.

Airing the Taboo – Too [...]

No offense to Alicia, but I’m NOT Superwoman

mypolaropposite — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:04:43 +0000

Fantasia Barrino is the latest casualty in the myth of the Black Superwoman.

The news on the wire today is that Fantasia, on the heels of public innuendo about an affair with a married man, attempted suicide. According to Huffington Post, the American Idol winner took too many aspirin and sleep aids, and is resting comfortably [...]

Sometimes a suicide needs a tribute – Updated

mypolaropposite — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:34:31 +0000

UPDATE May 21, 2010 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today marks the 2 Millionth call to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which offers 24/7/365 telephone support to people in crisis, as well as a nationwide referral network so callers can get help in their area.

I’m not sure whether to be happy [...]