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Handling Tragedies When You Have Mental Illness

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Handling Tragedies When You Have Mental Illness

Handling Tragedies When You Have Mental IllnessNo matter the situation, death is not an easy issue to handle. The loss of a friend or loved one may not only lead to depression, but can bring on unexpected negative emotions. It doesn't always take the death of someone close to you to release such aching emotions – the death of an admired celebrity can also bring forward these feelings.

The suicide of Robin Williams has saddened the hearts of millions and for those dealing with mental illness, his death could have sparked some unsafe thoughts. When people are struggling with mental illness, anything can bring forward severe depressive feelings – including details regarding the suicide of a loved one or even Robin Williams.

It is important to recognize the positive details in someone's life and not the "hows" and "whys" of the death. Instead of focusing on the suicide, you could create a list of entertaining and pleasant memories you have of/with this person. In the case of Robin Williams, watch some of his comedies to release some stress. By allowing yourself to push aside negative details connected to the death, you are opening yourself up to the positives attached with the person's life.

Related Articles Dealing with Robin Williams and Handling Tragedy

Your Thoughts

Today's Question: What helps you cope with the depression and other mental health symptoms and negative emotions associated with a tragedy? We invite you to participate by commenting and sharing your feelings, experiences and knowledge on the HealthyPlace Facebook page and on the HealthyPlace Google+ page.

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Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans

Here are the top 3 mental health articles HealthyPlace Facebook fans are recommending you read:

  1. Why Do We Shut People Out When We Need Them the Most?
  2. Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide
  3. Signs of Depression: Depression Warning Signs

If you're not already, I hope you'll join us/like us on Facebook too. There are a lot of wonderful, supportive people there.

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If you have any questions, write us at: info AT healthyplace.com

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From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs

On all our blogs, your comments and observations are welcomed.

Feel free to share your thoughts and comments at the bottom of any blog post. And visit the mental health blogs homepage for the latest posts.

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Stand Up for Mental Health

Thousands Have Joined the Stand Up for Mental Health Campaign

But we still need you. Let others know there's no shame in having depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trichotillomania, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia or any other mental illness.

Join the Stand Up for Mental Health campaign. Put a button on your website or blog (buttons for family members, parents, mental health professionals and organizations too). We also have covers for Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Latest Mental Health News

These stories and more are featured on our mental health news page:

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  • Genetic Computer Network Inference Model Could Lead To Earlier Diagnosis, Treatment Of Mental Diseases
  • PTSD Can Develop Even Without Memory Of The Trauma
  • Prayer Doesn't Ease Symptoms Of Anxiety-Related Disorders For Everyone
  • Poor Sleep Quality Associated With Increased Suicide Risk In Older Adults
  • How Memory Is Processed 'May Influence Risk Of PTSD'
  • Our Desire For Payback Exemplifies Our Capacity For Abstract Thought
  • A Computer Is Much Better Than People Are At Telling The Difference Between Real And Faked Pain

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APA Reference
Staff, H. (2014, September 9). Handling Tragedies When You Have Mental Illness, HealthyPlace. Retrieved on 2024, October 31 from https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/mental-health-newsletter/handling-tragedies-when-you-have-mental-illness

Last Updated: September 9, 2014
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Medically reviewed by Harry Croft, MD

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